About Lipitor 80mg Tablets
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Used for
- Lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
- Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke
Usual adult dose
Usually 10–80 mg once daily, adjusted to cholesterol response and treatment goals.
Usual dose in children
Usually 10–20 mg once daily for children aged 10 years or older with inherited high cholesterol; specialist supervision is needed.
Common side effects
- Muscle pain or weakness
- Diarrhea or nausea
- Headache
- Raised liver enzymes
Important warnings
- Rarely, muscle injury can cause kidney damage.
- Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness promptly.
- Liver problems may occur; avoid use with active liver disease.
- Avoid large quantities of grapefruit juice.
Pregnancy
Not recommended during pregnancy; treatment is usually stopped when pregnancy is recognized.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended while breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Some antibiotics and antifungals can increase atorvastatin levels.
- Cyclosporine and certain HIV or hepatitis medicines can increase muscle injury risk.
- Gemfibrozil and other fibrates may increase muscle-related side effects.
- Warfarin and grapefruit may require monitoring or caution.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.