Atorvastatin

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)

Special Populations

Renal Dosing

• Adult:
• Pediatric:

Hepatic Dosing

• Adult:
• Pediatric:

Contraindications

• Allergy to class/drug

Pharmacology

• Half-life:
• Metabolism:
• Excretion: