Pharmacological Class. Statin – cholesterol lowering Agent. Indications. Adjunct to diet in reduction of elevated; Total cholestrol LDL – cholestrol Apolipoprotein B Triglycerides (in mixed dyslipidemia / heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia) As an adjunct to other lipid lowering agents or if such treatments are not available. Contra-indications: Hypersensitivity to atorvastatin / acute liver disease / pregnancy ; breast feeding and in women of child bearing age who are not using adequate contraception. 1 month interval required for those planning to conceive. Children: Safety & Efficacy not established. Dosage: Place the patient on a cholesterol lowering diet even after putting them on Lolip. Usual starting dose is 10mg OD. Maximum daily dose is 80mg Dose is individualized based on baseline LDL- C levels. Dosage adjustment to be done after 4 weeks. In hepatic dysfunction & Renal insuffiency: – therapeutic response unaffected

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