¿Qué es la atorvastatina de 40 mg?

Atorvastatina Farmalider se utiliza para reducir las grasas como el colesterol y los triglicéridos de la sangre cuando una dieta baja en grasas y los cambios en el estilo de vida por sí solos han fracasado.

¿Cómo se debe tomar la atorvastatina de 40 mg?

Usualmente se toma una vez al día, con o sin alimentos. Tome atorvastatina aproximadamente a la misma hora todos los días. Siga atentamente las instrucciones que se encuentran en la etiqueta de su receta médica y pida a su médico o farmacéutico que le explique cualquier parte que no comprenda.

¿Qué pasa si tomo mucha atorvastatina?

Daño hepático Ocasionalmente, el uso de estatinas podría causar un aumento en el nivel de enzimas que indican inflamación del hígado. Si el aumento es solo leve, puedes continuar tomando el medicamento.

What should you not take with atorvastatin?

People taking atorvastatin should not eat grapefruit, drink grapefruit juice, or take supplements containing grapefruit. Doing so can increase the levels of medication in the blood, which can increase the risk of developing muscle problems.

What are the dangers of taking atorvastatin?

Commonly reported side effects of atorvastatin include: hemorrhagic stroke, arthralgia, diarrhea, and nasopharyngitis. Other side effects include: urinary tract infection, insomnia, limb pain, muscle spasm, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, and nausea.

Is there a «best time of day» to take atorvastatin?

There are several strengths of tablet available, so your doctor will tell you which strength is right for you. You can generally take atorvastatin at a time of day to suit you, but it is best to take your doses at the same time of day each day. You can take the tablets either before or after food.

How effective is atorvastatin?

The dose can be gradually increased until the desired effect. Atorvastatin can reduce LDL levels by up to 45-60%. Atorvastatin 40-80 mg is considered a high intensity statin per the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association.