Atorvastatin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects - Drugs.com
2024年3月6日 · Atorvastatin side effects Common atorvastatin side effects. Common atorvastatin side effects may include pain in your bones, spine, joints, or muscles, pain and burning when you urinate, painful urination, muscle spasms, upset stomach, trouble sleeping, stuffy nose, runny nose, sore throat, diarrhea, nausea, or pain in your arms or legs.
Atorvastatin: 7 things you should know - Drugs.com
2024年1月3日 · Atorvastatin may be used for the treatment of high cholesterol. Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme, called HMG-CoA reductase, in the liver that makes different types of lipids (this is the collective term for fats and cholesterol). Atorvastatin also boosts the breakdown of lipids. Atorvastatin belongs to the class of medicines known as ...
Atorvastatin Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs.com
2024年12月3日 · For healthcare professionals. Applies to atorvastatin: oral suspension, oral tablet. General adverse events. The most common adverse reactions were nasopharyngitis, arthralgia, diarrhea, pain in extremity, and urinary tract infection.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor): Top 12 Drug Facts You Need to Know
Atorvastatin can be found in two combination drugs: Caduet (amlodipine and atorvastatin) and Lypqozet (ezetimibe and atorvastatin). Caduet is a channel blocker and statin drug used to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol in the same pill.
Atorvastatin: Package Insert / Prescribing Info - Drugs.com
2024年12月17日 · Atorvastatin calcium tablets, USP for oral administration contain atorvastatin 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg (equivalent to 11, 22, 44 or 88 mg atorvastatin calcium) and the following inactive ingredients: calcium acetate, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source ...
Lipitor: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com
2023年10月12日 · Lipitor (atorvastatin) belongs to a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body.
Atorvastatin Calcium Monograph for Professionals - Drugs.com
2024年10月10日 · If a dose of atorvastatin tablets, oral suspension, or the fixed-combination preparation containing atorvastatin and amlodipine is missed, advise patients to take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it has been more than 12 hours since the missed dose, advise patients to wait and take the dose at the next scheduled time; do not double the ...
Atorvastatin Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments - Drugs.com
2023年6月22日 · Detailed Atorvastatin dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Hyperlipidemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and more; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.
Atorvastatin Reviews & Ratings - Drugs.com
Atorvastatin User Reviews & Ratings. Brand names: Lipitor, Atorvaliq Atorvastatin has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 293 reviews on Drugs.com. 29% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 56% reported a negative experience.
Atorvastatin Interactions Checker - Drugs.com
Atorvastatin Interactions. There are 385 drugs known to interact with atorvastatin, along with 5 disease interactions, and 2 alcohol/food interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 45 are major, 305 are moderate, and 35 are minor.