Atorvastatin

Effects and efficacy:
For the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. For the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease (such as acute coronary syndrome, stable coronary heart disease, after coronary revascularization, etc.) or other atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (such as ischemic cardiomyopathy, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, peripheral arterial atherosclerosis, etc.) to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke and revascularization.
Usage and dosage:
The treatment of atorvastatin for adults needs to be coordinated with a reasonable diet. The specific dosage needs to be adjusted individually by a specialist according to the patient’s cholesterol level, treatment goals and treatment response. Usually, the starting dose of atorvastatin is 10-20 mg each time, once a day, and the maximum dose is 80 mg each time, once a day. The use of atorvastatin is not affected by eating, and the medicine can be taken in the morning or evening, and it can be taken regularly at a fixed time every day. For children aged 10-17 years with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg each time, once a day. The maximum dose usually does not exceed 20 mg each time (once a day). Children’s medication must be used under the guidance of a doctor and under the supervision of an adult.
Drug contraindications:
Contraindicated during pregnancy, lactation, and allergies to this product
Related dosage forms:
Tablets, dispersible tablets, capsules