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Code：009095-001
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- Lipitor Tablets 5mg : 100 tablets
- $110.00
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warehouse：Japan1
Manufacturer ：Viatris
Brand ：Viatris
JAN Code：----
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Description
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This medicine prevents production of cholesterol in the liver, and thus lowers the cholesterol levels in the blood.
It is usually used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia or familial hypercholesterolemia.
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Presentation
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100 tablets
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Feature
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very light pink tablet, diameter: 5.6 mm, thickness: 2.7 mm
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Active Ingredients
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Atorvastatin calcium hydrate
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Effect/Efficacy
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This medicine prevents production of cholesterol in the liver, and thus lowers the cholesterol levels in the blood.
It is usually used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia or familial hypercholesterolemia.
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Usage/Dosage
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For hypercholesterolemia: In general, for adults, take 2 tablets (10 mg of atorvastatin) at a time, once a day. The dosage may be adjusted according to the age or symptoms. For severe patients, the dosage may be increased up to 4 tablets (20 mg) per day.
For familial hypercholesterolemia: In general, for adults, take 2 tablets (10 mg of atorvastatin) at a time, once a day. The dosage may be adjusted according to the age or symptoms. For severe patients, the dosage may be increased up to 8 tablets (40 mg) per day.
In any case, strictly follow the instructions.
If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible within before bedtime. You should never take two doses at one time.
If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
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Cautions
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If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash etc.) to any medicines.
If you have liver or renal disorder.
If you are pregnant, possibly pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Strictly follow the instructions on dietary/exercise therapy.
Avoid taking grapefruit juice with this medicine, since it may intensify the therapeutic effects of this medicine.
Keep out of reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
Discard the remainder. Do not store them.
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Contraindication
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The most commonly reported adverse reactions include itch, rash, skin eruption, redness, liver disorder, vomiting, diarrhea, gastritis, loose stool, nausea, stomatitis, heartburn, constipation, gastric distress, abdominal pain, epigastric pain, abdominal bloating, cough, dizziness, insomnia, cerebral infarction (sudden paralysis of arm/leg or face on one side, numbness, speech difficulties, vision disturbance, consciousness disorder), pneumonia, headache, general malaise and herpes zoster. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
muscle pain, lassitude, reddish brown urine [rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy]
nausea/vomiting, general malaise, yellowing of the skin and the white of eyes [fulminant hepatitis, hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice]
sore throat/headache/dull headache, general malaise, nose/gum/subcutaneous bleeding [agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia]
fever, loss of appetite, red rash [toxic epidermal necrolysis, oculomucocutaneous syndrome, erythema multiforme]
dry mouth, excessive fluid intake/urination, getting tired easily [hyperglycemia, diabetes mellitus]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
