Indications
Atorvastatin is the most commonly prescribed to treat this condition.
What is hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)
This is the class of drug atorvastatin belongs to.
What is a statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)?
The most common mild side effect of atorvastatin.
What is myalgia (muscle aches)?
Patients should take atorvastatin at this time of day for best effectiveness.
What is the evening?
Atorvastatin is commonly known by this brand name.
What is Lipitor?
Atorvastatin helps reduce the risk of this type of cardiovascular event.
What is a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?
Atorvastatin lowers cholesterol by blocking this enzyme in the liver.
What is HMG-CoA reductase?
Patients should report this serious side effect that can lead to kidney failure.
What is rhabdomyolysis?
Patients should avoid drinking this fruit juice with atorvastatin.
What is grapefruit juice?
Atorvastatin was once the world's best-selling drug in this decade.
What are the 2000s?
This population may take atorvastatin to prevent stroke.
Who are patients with cardiovascular disease or high risk factors?
Atorvastatin primarily decreases this type of cholesterol.
What is LDL cholesterol?
Atorvastatin can affect this organ, requiring regular monitoring of its enzymes.
What is the liver?
Before starting atorvastatin, baseline labs should include this panel.
What are liver function tests?
Atorvastatin should be administered with food.
What is decrease GI upset?
Atorvastatin may be given to patients with this type of diabetes to reduce cardiovascular risk.
What is type 2 diabetes?
Besides lowering LDL, atorvastatin can modestly raise this "good" cholesterol.
What is HDL cholesterol?
Rarely, atorvastatin may cause memory loss or confusion, affecting this organ system.
What is the cental nervous system?
Patients should be educated to report this type of pain right away.
What is unexplained muscle pain or weakness?
Along with medication, patients should also make these lifestyle changes.
What are diet and exercise modifications?
Atorvastatin can be used in children as young as this age for familial hypercholesterolemia.
What is age 10?
Atorvastatin can also reduce this blood lipid that contributes to heart disease.
What are triglycerides?
What are AST and ALT levels?
This group of patients should not take atorvastatin.
Who are pregnant or breastfeeding women?
Atorvastatin is taken by this route.
What is orally (by mouth)?