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Generic Name: Atorvastatin
Severe widespread muscle pain with fever and brown/cola-colored urine (Rhabdomyolysis).
Lower cholesterol
Hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular risk reduction
10-80 mg daily
10-20 mg daily (over 10 yrs)
Start at lower end of range
80 mg/day
No adjustment needed
Contraindicated in active liver disease
Muscle pain, diarrhea
Rhabdomyolysis, hepatotoxicity
Active liver disease, pregnancy
Risk of myopathy
Cyclosporine, Clarithromycin
Grapefruit juice
Use with caution
Dramatically increased plasma concentrations of Atorvastatin, multiplying risk of severe rhabdomyolysis.
Contraindicated
Contraindicated
Report unexplained muscle pain
Skip if more than 12 hours late
Lipid panel
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