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Atorvastatin (LIPITOR)
Number of Prescriptions in 2002 : 56,435,000 (Rank #2)

Main Uses of Atorvastatin (LIPITOR)

Drug Class : Cholesterol Lowering
Manufactured by : Pfizer
Available in : 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Current Price : 30 tablets - 117.29 (eckerd.com)

ADVERSE EFFECTS :
Serious :
Rhabdomyolysis, Hepatotoxicity

Common :
Dyspepsia, Constipation, Flatulence, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Nausea, Rash, Asthenia, Myalgia, Muscle Weakness, Elevated CPK, Elevated LFT's

CONTRAINDICATIONS :
Liver Disease, Pregnancy, Lactating Patients, Alcohol Abuse

NOTES: - Generic Form Currently Not Available

MECHANISM OF ACTION :
Inhibits the production of cholesterol
or: Inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase

Important Links To Further News And Information

Pfizer Lipitor Website

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