Lipitor - 立普妥

Brand Name Drug

Drug Information - 药物信息

Generic Name - 通用名:

Atorvastatin

Brand Name - 品牌名:

Lipitor

Manufacturer - 制造商:

Pfizer

Category - 类别:

Cholesterol Medication

FDA Number - FDA编号:

NDA-020702

Dosage - 剂量:

10-80mg once daily, typically taken in the evening

Brand Name NDC Information - 品牌药NDC信息

NDC Number	Strength	Dosage Form	Package Size
0071-0155-23	10mg	Tablet	90 tablets
0071-0156-23	20mg	Tablet	90 tablets
0071-0157-23	40mg	Tablet	90 tablets
0071-0158-23	80mg	Tablet	90 tablets

Patent Information: Patent expired 2011

⚠️ Warnings - 警告

Avoid grapefruit juice
Monitor liver function
Risk of muscle damage
Pregnancy category X

Side Effects - 副作用

Muscle pain
Digestive problems
Memory problems
Increased blood sugar

Lipitor

Overview

Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a prescription medication that belongs to a group of drugs called statins. It helps lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Uses

High cholesterol
Heart disease prevention
Stroke prevention
Cardiovascular risk reduction

How it works

Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase, which is needed to make cholesterol in the liver.

Important Safety Information

Regular blood tests are needed to monitor liver function and cholesterol levels. Contact your doctor if you experience unexplained muscle pain.