Category
Generic Lipitor (ATOROVASTATIN)
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Generic Lipitor, Atorlip, ATOROVASTATIN 10 mg Tablet (Cipla)
Generic Lipitor, Biovas, ATOROVASTATIN 20 mg Tablet (BioGeniccs )
Generic Lipitor, Atocor, ATOROVASTATIN Tablet 20 mg (Dr Reddy)
Generic Lipitor, Modlip, ATOROVASTATIN Tablet 10 mg (Torrent)
Lipitor
Generic Name: Atorvastin Calcium
Use
Lipitor is used in combination with diet modification to treat primary hypercholesterolemia
in those at risk for coronary artery disease who have not responded to other
treatments alone.
Dosages
Dosages may require modification to adjust for individual sensitivities and
associated medical conditions.
Side effects
The most common side effects associated with Lipitor were constipation, flatulence,
indigestion, and abdominal pain. If you are prescribed Lipitor your healthcare
professional may want to conduct routine blood tests to check your liver function
before and after starting treatment.
Precautions
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to atorvastatin, have active liver disease,
have unexplained persistent liver function test elevations, are a nursing mother,
have a known or suspected pregnancy.









