LIPITOR is a synthetic lipid-lowering agent. Atorvastatin is an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, an early andrate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis.
| Manufacturer | Pfizer |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Lipitor |
| Dosage | The usual starting dose is 10 mg once a day. Adjustment of dose should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or more. The maximum dose is 80 mg once a day. |
| Dosage Form | Tablets |
| Size | 10 mg , 30 tabs per pack |
| Active Ingredients | Atorvastatin calcium trihydrate |
| Side Effects | Headache, dizziness, nasopharyngytis, hyperglycemia, allergic reactions, Constipation, nausea, dyspepsia |
| Contraindications | active liver disease during pregnancy, while breast-feeding |
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