Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients 10 Years of Age and Older with HoFHThe recommended starting dosage of Lipitor is 10 mg to 20 mg once daily. The dosage range is 10 mg to 80 mg once daily. Comments:Assess LDL-C when clinically appropriate, as early as 4 weeks after initiating Lipit...
If you drink grapefruit juice on a daily basis, tell your doctor. They may decide to change your statin to one that does not interact with grapefruit juice (such as pravastatin, fluvastatin, rosuvastatin, or pitavastatin).Learn More: Common Grapefruit Juice Drug Interactions...
In a 26-week controlled study in pediatric patients with HeFH (ages 10 years to 17 years) (n=140, 31% female; 92% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian, 4.8% other), the safety and tolerability profile of atorvastatin calcium 10 to 20 mg daily, as an adjunct to diet ...
Immediate-release tablets are typically taken once daily, while extended-release tablets can be taken once daily or at bedtime. The dosage strength can range from 10 mg to 80 mg, with the 20 mg dose being commonly prescribed. The choice of form and strength depends on factors such as the ...
A 41-year-old man presented with severe gastric ulceration 3 mo after beginning treatment with atorvastatin 20 mg once daily for hypercholesterolemia. The patient was not taking any ulcerogenic drugs and had no evidence of Helicobacter pylori infection. Proton pump inhibitor therapy was initiated ...
(<4.1 mmol/L) were achieved in 91 and 100% of patients with low CHD risk receiving 10 and 20 mg/day of atorvastatin, respectively, in a placebo-controlled study. In the high CHD risk group, 27, 40, 64 and 82% of patients receiving atorvastatin 10, 20, 40 and 80mg, respectively, ...
10-20 mg taken orally once daily initially Starting drug dose in patients requiring larger LDL-C reduction (i.e., greater than 45%): 40 mg taken orally once daily Maintenance: 10-80 mg taken orally once daily After initiation and/or upon dose titration, checklipidlevels after 2-4 weeks ...
Dosage information: Initial dose for adults: Often 10-20 mg daily; max 80 mg daily Pediatric dose (ages 10-17): Usually starts at 10 mg daily Suitability: Children: Approved for those 10+ with familial hypercholesterolemia Adults: Broadly prescribed with considerations for individual health his...
The recommended starting dosage of Atorvaliq for pediatric patients aged 10 years of age and older with HoFH is 10 to 20 mg once daily; dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily Atorvaliq In Children The safety and effectiveness of Atorvaliq as an adjunct to diet to reduce LDL-C have ...
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, age, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use ...