What is the distribution of atorvastatin?

What is the distribution of atorvastatin?

Distribution: Mean volume of distribution of atorvastatin is approximately 381 liters. Atorvastatin is ≥98% bound to plasma proteins. A blood/plasma ratio of approximately 0.25 indicates poor drug penetration into red blood cells.

How much is the increase in atorvastatin AUC when atorvastatin 10 mg is given concurrently with cyclosporine for a month?

Atorvastatin AUC was significantly increased with concomitant administration of LIPITOR 10 mg and cyclosporine 5.2 mg/kg/day compared to that of LIPITOR alone [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

What’s the maximum daily dose of atorvastatin you can take?

The maximum daily dose is 80 mg per day. Lipitor® comes in 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg tablet sizes. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with atorvastatin. The interaction could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Do not stop taking atorvastatin without first talking to your doctor.

Is it good to take atorvastatin on alternate days?

With daily dosing of atorvastatin of 40 mg per day, approximately 80% of patients can achieve goal LDL-C levels. The cost of the statins may be decreased if the LDL-C-lowering effect of statins is similar when given on alternate days. Intermittent dosing can result in a cost reduction of 30% to 50%.

What is the active ingredient in Apo-Atorvastatin?

You may need to read it again. The name of your medicine is APO-Atorvastatin. It contains the active ingredient atorvastatin. Atorvastatin lowers high cholesterol levels.

Are there any side effects to taking atorvastatin?

These common side effects of atorvastatin happen in more than 1 in 100 people. Some side effects may improve after the first few days, as your body gets used to the medicine. Keep taking the medicine, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don’t go away:

Do you have to take 10 mg of atorvastatin?

Use of Atorvastatin 10 MG Tablet must be as per directed by the doctor. It is also important to take regular dose of Atorvastatin 10 MG Tablet for best results. However if you have missed a dose, don’t try to compensate it by taking an extra dose with the next one.

How is atorvastatin used to treat hypercholesterolemia?

Atorvastatin 10 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia which is a genetic disorder characterized by high cholesterol levels. Atorvastatin 10 MG Tablet is used to reduce the incidence of heart attacks by reducing the levels of bad cholesterol in the body.

You may need to read it again. The name of your medicine is APO-Atorvastatin. It contains the active ingredient atorvastatin. Atorvastatin lowers high cholesterol levels.

When is the best time to take Apo-Atorvastatin?

The usual dose of APO-Atorvastatin is between 10 mg-80 mg taken once a day. Swallow the tablet (s) whole with a full glass of water. Do not chew or crush the tablets. APO-Atorvastatin can be taken at any time of the day. However, your dose of APO-Atorvastatin should be taken at about the same time each day.