Atorvastatin is the active ingredient in a medicine called Lipitor or Citalor, which lowers cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
This remedy is part of the class of drugs called statins, which are used to lower blood cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease, and is produced by the Pfizer laboratory.
- Lipid is indicated for the treatment of high cholesterol alone or in cases of high cholesterol associated with high triglycerides.
- And to help increase HDL cholesterol.
In addition, it is also indicated to reduce the risk of diseases such as myocardial infarction, stroke and angina.
The price of generic atorvastatin varies between 12 and 90 reais, depending on the dose and amount of the medicine.
How to use Atorvastatin Accord consists of a single daily dose of 1 tablet, with or without food, the dose varies from 10 mg to 80 mg, depending on the doctor’s prescription and the patient’s needs.
Side effects of atorvastatin may include discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, muscle pain, back pain, blurred vision, hepatitis and allergic reactions. Muscle pain is the main side effect and is associated with increases in creatinfosphokinse (CPK), transaminase (TGO and TGP) values in the blood, without necessarily showing symptoms of liver disease.
Atorvastatin is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to one of the components of the formula, liver disease or severe alcoholics. This medicine is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women.
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