Generic equivalent of Atorvastatin Calcium
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Atorvastatin calcium, film coated is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Atorvastatin Calcium. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Atorvastatin calcium, film coated through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Atorvastatin calcium tablets are indicated: • To reduce the risk of: ○ Myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, revascularization procedures, and angina in adults with multiple risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) but without clinically evident CHD ○ MI and stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with multiple risk factors for CHD but without clinically evident CHD ○ Non-fatal MI, fatal and non-fatal stroke, revascularization procedures, hospitalization for congestive heart failure, and angina in adults with clinically evident CHD • As an adjunct to diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in: ○ Adults with primary hyperlipidemia. ○ Adults…
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following important adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Hepatic Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Increases in HbA1c and Fasting Serum Glucose Levels [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥5%) are nasopharyngitis, arthralgia, diarrhea, pain…
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS See full prescribing information for details regarding concomitant use of atorvastatin with other drugs or grapefruit juice that increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis ( 2.5 , 7.1 ). Rifampin : May reduce atorvastatin plasma concentrations. Administer simultaneously with atorvastatin ( 7.2 ). Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). Digoxin: May increase…
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Take orally once daily with or without food ( 2.1 ). • Assess LDL-C when clinically appropriate, as early as 4 weeks after initiating atorvastatin calcium tablets, and adjust dosage if necessary ( 2.1 ). • Adults ( 2.2 ): ○ Recommended starting dosage is 10 or 20 mg once daily; dosage range is 10 mg to 80 mg once daily. ○ Patients requiring LDL-C reduction >45% may start at 40 mg once daily. • Pediatric Patients Aged 10 Years of Age and Older with HeFH : Recommended…
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis Advise patients that atorvastatin may cause myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Inform patients that the risk is also increased when taking certain types of medication or consuming large quantities of grapefruit juice and they should discuss all medication, both prescription and over the counter, with their healthcare provider. Instruct patients to promptly report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness particularly if accompanied by malaise or…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
| Name | Status |
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| ATORVASTATIN 20MG 90TAB Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | 2-Day |
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Atorvastatin calcium, film coated carries an FDA Orange Book TE code of AB. Therapeutically equivalent — meets FDA bioequivalence requirements; may be substituted for the reference listed drug. Always verify substitution with the current Orange Book before dispensing.
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