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Lipitor
Lipitor Facts
LipitorŪ (atorvastatin calcium) is manufactured by
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and is
the most often prescribed medication in America used for the treatment of
high cholesterol. Over 18 million Americans take Lipitor to help reduce
cholesterol levels.
What is Lipitor?
LipitorŪ is a synthetic lipid lowering agent. It is effect in acting as an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, which is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate. Mevalonate is an early step in cholesterol biosynthesis within the body. The result is decreased cholesterol levels.
Taking Lipitor - Guidelines
Lipitor can be taken with or without food
Lipitor can be taken at any time of day
Pregnant and nursing women should not take Lipitor
Tell your doctor if you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, particularly if accompanied by malaise or fever
Children should take Lipitor only if advised to do so by their doctor
Patients should be instructed to maintain a standard cholesterol-lowering diet before receiving Lipitor
Patients should maintain a cholesterol-lowering diet during treatment with Lipitor.
The recommended starting dosage of Lipitor is 10 or 20 mg once daily
The dosage range of Lipitor is 10 to 80 mg once daily
Take only the dosage recommended by a doctor
The recommended starting dose of Lipitor for children age 10-17 is 10 mg/day
The maximum recommended dose of Lipitor for children age 10-17 is 20 mg/day
Homepage
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Lipitor
| About
Cholesterol
|
Cholesterol & the Body
|
Cholesterol & Triglycerides
|
Cholesterol & Dietary Fats
Cholesterol in Children
|
Cholesterol FAQs
|
Understanding Lipids
|
The Lipid Panel Test
|
Web Resources