Lipitor

Utilised to manage lipid profiles to alleviate vascular plaque accumulation and support coronary health.

Dosage

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You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Lipitor, depending on stock.

Prescription and consultation requirements for Lipitor vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.

Lipitor details

Conditions: Hypercholesterolaemia · Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Alternative names: atorvastatin
Therapeutic class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Pharmacological class: Statin
Contraindications: active hepatic disease; pregnancy; unexplained aminotransferase elevations
Minor side effects: muscle pain; headache; diarrhoea
Moderate side effects: nasopharyngitis; joint pain; elevated liver enzymes
Dosage forms: Tablet
Administration route: Oral use
Supply category: Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Originator: Pfizer
Onset Time: 1–2 weeks
Duration: 24 hours
Storage instructions: Store below 25°C.
Drug interactions: Clarithromycin; Cyclosporine; Grapefruit
Age restrictions: Approved for children over ten years and adults.

Serious side effects

rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

utilised to manage lipid profiles to alleviate vascular plaque accumulation and support coronary health.

Mechanism of action

Blocks HMG-CoA reductase to inhibit hepatic cholesterol synthesis, expanding liver LDL receptors to pull cholesterol from the blood.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

TGA Category X: Highly contraindicated. Avoid during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.

Lipitor is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.

The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Atorvastatin is offered.
The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
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