Initially 10-20 mg once daily. Patient who require large reduction in LDL-C 40 mg daily. May be adjusted at 4-wk interval. Max: 80 mg daily. Childn & adolescent 10-17 yr Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia 10 mg once daily. Max: 20 mg once daily.
View Atorvas overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Avoid excessive consumption (>1 L/day) of grapefruit juice.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Active liver disease or unexplained persistent raised serum aminotransferase conc. Women of childbearing potential. Pregnancy & lactation.
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