Lipitorليبيتور

Lipitor is a brand name of atorvastatin, a prescription statin-class medicine used to lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in appropriate adults. It is a prescription medicine, and the right dose depends on your medical situation.

Yes, in terms of the active ingredient. Lipitor is the brand name, and atorvastatin is the active ingredient it contains. Generic atorvastatin products contain the same active ingredient.

Lipitor (atorvastatin) is used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and angina in adults with several heart disease risk factors, to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with type 2 diabetes, and to lower LDL cholesterol as an add-on to diet in certain cholesterol conditions. Your doctor decides whether it is appropriate for you.

The Lipitor tablet strengths in our data are 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg. Jordan registration is recorded per strength: 20 mg and 40 mg are shown as registered in Jordan, while 10 mg and 80 mg are shown as not yet confirmed. Not confirmed does not mean not registered.

Lipitor is taken by mouth once a day, with or without food, at any time of day. The dose is set individually by your clinician, so follow their instructions and do not change the dose yourself.

In the prescribing information's trial data, the more frequently reported effects included joint pain, diarrhea, urinary tract infection, muscle pain, and throat or nose irritation, and these were only slightly more common than with placebo. MedlinePlus also lists heartburn, gas, and memory problems. Tell your doctor about any symptom that is bothersome or does not go away.

Muscle pain is one of the reported effects of atorvastatin. Serious muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis) is rare. Contact a doctor promptly for unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially with fever, unusual tiredness, or dark urine.

Rarely, statins including atorvastatin can cause serious liver problems. Liver enzyme testing is considered before starting and when clinically indicated afterwards. Seek medical care for yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or drink alcohol regularly.

Yes. Some medicines raise the level of atorvastatin in the body, and some have dose limits when taken with it, including certain antibiotics, antivirals, and cyclosporine. Large amounts of grapefruit juice are also a concern. Give your doctor and pharmacist a complete list of medicines and supplements before starting.

No. The prescribing information says to discontinue Lipitor when pregnancy is recognised, because statins may cause fetal harm. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment. If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking or continuing atorvastatin.

MedlinePlus advises skipping the missed dose and continuing your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor.

Registration is product-specific. JordanMedHub records show the 20 mg and 40 mg tablets as registered in Jordan. The 10 mg and 80 mg tablets are shown as not yet confirmed, which means we have not confirmed them, not that they are unregistered. This page does not confirm pharmacy stock or prices. Check the official Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) registry, or ask your pharmacist.