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ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM TRIHYDRATE (UNII: 48A5M73Z4Q) (atorvastatin - UNII:A0JWA85V8F)
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM TRIHYDRATE
atorvastatin 20 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Therapy with lipid-altering agents should be only one component of multiple risk factor intervention in individuals at significantly increased risk for atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia. Drug therapy is recommended as an adjunct to diet when the response to a diet restricted in saturated fat and cholesterol and other nonpharmacologic measures alone has been inadequate. In patients with CHD or multiple risk factors for CHD, atorvastatin calcium tablets can be started simultaneously with diet. In adult patients without clinically evident coronary heart disease, but with multiple risk factors for coronary heart disease such as age, smoking, hypertension, low HDL-C, or a family history of early coronary heart disease, atorvastatin calcium tablets are indicated to: In patients with type 2 diabetes, and without clinically evident coronary heart disease, but with multiple risk factors for coronary heart disease such as retinopathy, albuminuria, smoking, or hypertension, atorvastatin calci
Atorvastatin calcium tablets of 20 mg are white to off-white, capsule shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed ‘RDY’ on one side and ‘122’ on other side and are supplied in bottles of 30’s, 60’s, 90’s, 500's and 1000’s. Bottles of 30 NDC 68788-6331-3 Bottles of 60 NDC 68788-6331-6 Bottles of 90 NDC 68788-6331-9 Bottles of 100 NDC 68788-6331-1 Storage Store atorvastatin calcium tablets at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Abbreviated New Drug Application
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM- ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM TABLET PREFERRED PHARMACEUTICALS INC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM TABLETS. ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM TABLETS, FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1996 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Atorvastatin calcium tablet is an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase (statin) indicated as an adjunct therapy to diet to: 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Limitations of Use Atorvastatin calcium tablets have not been studied in _Fredrickson_ Types I and V dyslipidemias. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dose range: 10 to 80 mg once daily (2.1). Recommended start dose: 10 or 20 mg once daily (2.1). Patients requiring large LDL-C reduction (>45%) may start at 40 mg once daily (2.1). Pediatric starting dose: 10 mg once daily; maximum recommended dose: 20 mg once daily (2.2). DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS 10, 20 and 40 mg tablets (3). CONTRAINDICATIONS Active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations in hepatic transaminase levels (4.1). Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant (4.3). Nursing mothers (4.4). Hypersensitivity to any component of this medication (4.2). WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Skeletal muscle effects (e.g., myopathy and rhabdomyolysis): Risks increase when higher doses are used concomitantly with cyclosporine, and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, itraconazole, HIV protease inhibitors). Predisposing factors include advanced age (> 65), uncontrolled hypothyroidism, and renal impairment. Rare cases of rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria have been reported. Advise patients to promptly report to their physician unexplained and/or persistent muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness. Atorvastatin calcium therapy should be discontinued if myopathy is diagnosed or suspected (5.1, 8.5). Liver enzyme abnormalities: Persistent elevations in hepatic trans Διαβάστε το πλήρες έγγραφο