Highlights of prescribing information hypothyroidism, and. You should not take atorvastatin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease. Atorvastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. Individualization of drug dosage should be based on therapeutic response. See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use plavix safely and effectively. Limitation of use lokelma should not be used as an emergency treatment for lifethreatening. Information for the user lipitor 10 mg filmcoated tablets. For example, during the final month of market exclusivity, november 2011, 379 prescriptions atorvastatin fills for authorized generic atorvastatin were filled but not included as data points in our segmented regression analysis because the start of the first policy intervention limited generic competition was set on. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use lipitor safely and effectively. Please see full prescribing information and patient information. Dailymed atorvastatin calcium atorvastatin calcium. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use synthroid safely and effectively. Lipitor atorvastatin calcium fdaapproved patient labeling.
Nov 01, 2019 atorvastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. If you have any questions about lipitor, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not give atorvastatin calcium tablets to other people, even if they have the same problem. Dailymed atorvastatin calcium atorvastatin calcium, film. Webmd provides information about interactions between atorvastatin oral and atorvastatin10mgcyclosporine. Do not use atorvastatin calcium tablets for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Atorvastatin fda prescribing information, side effects. Lipitor is for adults and children over 10 whose cholesterol does not come down enough with exercise and a lowfat diet alone. Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Atorvastatin therapy should be temporarily withheld or discontinued in any patient with an acute, serious condition suggestive of a myopathy or having a risk factor predisposing to the development of renal failure secondary to rhabdomyolysis e. Cholesterol treatment lipitor atorvastatin calcium. Interactions between atorvastatin oral and atorvastatin10mg. Lipitor atorvastatin calcium tablet, film coated parkedavis div of pfizer inchighlights of prescribing information.
Atorvastatin is used together with diet, weight loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Patient information lipihtore read the patient information that comes with lipitor before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There does not appear to be any enterohepatic recirculation. Full prescribing information 1 indications and usage lexiscan regadenoson injection is a pharmacologic stress agent indicated for radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging mpi in patients unable to undergo adequate exercise stress. Atorvastatin has an approximate elimination halflife of 14 hours. Stop taking this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. These highlights do not include all the information needed to use atorvastatin calcium tablets safely and effectively. It lowers the ldlc bad cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. Package insert template for atorvastatin tablet brand or. Atorvastatin calcium tablets, for oral use initial u. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your condition or treatment.
Package insert template for atorvastatin tablet brand or product name product name tablet 10mg product name tablet 20mg product name tablet 40mg product name tablet 80mg name and strength of active substances atorvastatin calcium. These highlights do not include all the information needed to. These highlights do not include all the information needed to use lipitor safely and effectively. Effect of generic competition on atorvastatin prescribing and. If you would benefit from lowering your cholesterol, the american heart association recommends 40 minutes of aerobic exercise activities that increase your breathing and heart rate of moderate intensity e.
For example, during the final month of market exclusivity, november 2011, 379 prescriptions dec 01, 2019 atorvastatin therapy should be temporarily withheld or discontinued in any patient with an acute, serious condition suggestive of a myopathy or having a risk factor predisposing to the development of renal failure secondary to rhabdomyolysis e. Product information lipitor atorvastatin calcium name of the medicine lipitor atorvastatin as calcium 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg tablets. See full prescribing information for when higher doses are used concomitantly with cyclosporine, fibrates, and. Effect of generic competition on atorvastatin prescribing. In adults, crestor is prescribed along with diet to lower high cholesterol and to slow plaque buildup in arteries as part of a treatment plan to lower cholesterol to goal. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use effientsafely and effectively. Highlights of prescribing information warnings and precautions these highlights do not include all the information needed to use skeletal muscle effects e.
Lipitor atorvastatin as calcium 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg. Veltassa should not be used as an emergency treatment for lifethreatening hyperkalemia because of its delayed onset of action see clinical pharmacology 12. Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and muscle pains. This site is intended for us healthcare professionals. Coadministration of epclusa with atorvastatin may be associated with.
Atorvastatin is an inhibitor of 3hydroxy3methylglutarylcoenzyme a hmgcoa reductase. Atorvastatin is rapidly absorbed after oral administration. Get information that can help with prescribing livalo including dosing information and how to obtain livalo samples. Prescribing information with patient information pdf 152k. Lipitor is a prescription medicine that lowers cholesterol in your blood. Lipitor is a prescription medicine that lowers cholesterol in the blood. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use harvoni safely and effectively. Plavix clopidogrel bisulfate tablets, for oral use initial u.
Lipitor 5mg, 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg chewable tablets. Please see patient information on last pages and full prescribing information at. Dec, 2019 general information about atorvastatin calcium tablets. For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a firstline treatment. These highlights do not include all the information needed to use gamunex c safely and effectively. Resources lipitor atorvastatin calcium safety info. Lipitor medication page for healthcare professionals to search for scientific information on pfizer medications. Lokelma is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia in adults. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights. Lipitor atorvastatin calcium tablets information for. The combination of zetia and atorvastatin or simvastatin is indicated for the reduction of elevated. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use pravachol safely and effectively. Prescribing information pdf open prescribing information. Atorvastatin calcium tablets, for oral administration initial u.
Each filmcoated tablet contains 80 mg atorvastatin as atorvastatin calcium trihydrate. Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information. Atorvastatin, sold under the trade name lipitor among others, is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treat abnormal lipid levels. These highlights do not include all the information needed to use lokelma safely and effectively. Frequently asked questions faqs about lipitor and cholesterol. Interactions between atorvastatin oral and atorvastatin10. Ask your doctor to prescribe brandname lipitor and to indicate daw dispense as writtenor the language used in your stateon all of your lipitor prescriptions. Lipitor atorvastatin calcium tablets, for oral use. Highlights of prescribing information contraindications these. In patients with hiv taking lopinavir plus ritonavir, caution should be used when prescribing atorvastatin and the lowest dose necessary employed. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not. When diet and exercise alone arent enough to lower cholesterol, adding crestor can help.
Lisinopril is an oral longacting angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Full prescribing information 1 indications and usage veltassa is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia. Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not listed. Lipitor atorvastatin calcium tablets, for oral use initial u. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use zocor safely and effectively.
See full prescribing information for atorvastatin calcium tablets. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use pradaxa safely and effectively. Synthroid levothyroxine sodium tablets, for oral use initial u. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use crestor safely and effectively. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use lipitor safely and. Comparable efficacy at the 2mg and 4mg doses to commonly prescribed strengths of lipitor atorvastatin 10 mg, 20 mg.
Novartis pharmaceuticals corporation october, 2012. Lipitor atorvastatin calcium highlights pfizer medical. Also find the package insert, announcements, resources, and ways to connect with pfizer medical through a variety of channels. Lipitor atorvastatin calcium tablets lipihtore read the patient information that comes with lipitor before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. Lipitor contains the active ingredient atorvastatin calcium. Percent ldlc change by dose of crestor, atorvastatin, simvastatin, and. Bleeding risk see full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Find tools and resources to help take an active role in managing your cholesterol with lipitor. Bile elimination follows hepatic andor extrahepatic metabolism. Package insert template for atorvastatin tablet brand or product name product name tablet 10mg product name tablet 20mg product name tablet 40mg. Atorvastatin is primarily eliminated via hepatic biliary excretion, with less than 2% recovered in the urine. Lipitor atorvastatin calcium tablets description lipitor atorvastatin calcium is a synthetic lipidlowering agent.
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