Lipitor
Indicated to manage high cholesterol levels and to alleviate the risk of future cardiovascular complications through HMG-CoA reductase inhibition.
- Category
- Cholesterol Management
- Active ingredient
- Atorvastatin
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 10 · 20 · 40mg
Lipitor details
- Alternative names
- Atorva
- Therapeutic class
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Statin
- Contraindications
- active liver disease; pregnancy; breastfeeding
- Minor side effects
- nasopharyngitis; arthralgia; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; elevated liver enzymes; nausea
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 2 weeks
- Duration
- Long-term maintenance
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- grapefruit juice; cyclosporin; clarithromycin
- Age restrictions
- Use as directed by a healthcare professional in children over 10 years.
Precautions and warnings
report unexplained muscle pain or weakness; regular liver function monitoring recommended; avoid excessive alcohol consumption
Serious side effects
rhabdomyolysis, requires immediate medical attention; myopathy, requires immediate medical attention; hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to manage high cholesterol levels and to alleviate the risk of future cardiovascular complications through HMG-CoA reductase inhibition.
Mechanism of action
This medicine belongs to the statin class. It works in the liver to inhibit the production of cholesterol. By reducing internal cholesterol synthesis, it increases the liver's ability to clear LDL (bad cholesterol) from the bloodstream.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Must not be used during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Must not be used during breastfeeding.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Lipitor
Lipitor is a primary brand of atorvastatin, a medication used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular disease prevention. Also sold as Atorva, this Pfizer product is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 10, 20 and 40mg. It remains a standard choice for the long term management of cholesterol levels for patients across the region.
Buying Lipitor online
Lipitor is registered across 14 markets including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Generic atorvastatin, much of it made in India, offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand for expats and residents needing consistent access to cholesterol care. As one of the most ordered medications across the region, these tablets are conveniently available online with delivery to your doorstep.