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Atorvastatin - Coggle Diagram
Atorvastatin
Side effects
Hives
Joint pain
Dark coloured urine
Sore throat
Swelling of face
Difficulty in breathing
Unusual tiredness
Fever
Pain in limbs
Indications
High blood cholesterol
Indicated to lower risk of stroke
Heart attack
Coronary heart disease
Used in adults and children at the age of 10
Contraindications
Acute liver disease
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding women
Unexplained persistent elevated serum transaminase
Mechanisms of action
Inhibits 3-hydroxyl-3methylglutaryl-coenzyme A(HMG-CoA) reductase
Preventing the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate
Thus decreasing the cholesterol production in the liver.
Storage conditions
Store in room temperature between 20-25
Keep it away from high temperatures
Do not store in moist or damp areas
Name
Lipitor
Route of administration
Orally