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==Special Populations== | ==Special Populations== | ||
*Pregnancy Rating: X | |||
* | *Lactation risk: Generally not recommended while breastfeeding | ||
*Renal Dosing | |||
**No adjustment | |||
* | *Hepatic Dosing | ||
* | **Contraindicated in patients with active liver disease | ||
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==Contraindications== | ==Contraindications== | ||
Revisión del 15:50 20 ago 2023
Administration
- Type: Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)
- Dosage Forms:
- Routes of Administration: PO
- Common Trade Names: Lipitor
Adult Dosing
Hyperlipidemia
- Moderate Intensity: 10-20 mg PO daily
- High Intensity: 40-80 mg PO daily
Acute Coronary Syndrome
- 80 mg PO (Single dose prior to PCI)
Pediatric Dosing
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating: X
- Lactation risk: Generally not recommended while breastfeeding
- Renal Dosing
- No adjustment
- Hepatic Dosing
- Contraindicated in patients with active liver disease
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
- Hepatotoxicity
- Rhabdomyolysis
Common
- Arthralgias
- Dyspepsia
- Nausea
- UTI
- Insomnia
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion: