Caltor-20

PACKING

Box 3 blister x 10 tablets

POINT

Indications for treatment in the following cases:
- Primary hypercholesterolaemia.
- Hypercholesterolaemia family heterozygote.
- Homozygous hypercholesterolaemia.
- Mixed hyperlipidemia.

MANUAL

Atorvastatin calcium’s potency is dosage-related, meaning that the higher the dose, the more cholesterol is inhibited. Typical doses are 10, 20, 40, or 80 mg daily, and the usual starting dose is 10-20 mg daily. Doctors may increase dosages gradually. Dosage should not be increased more than once every two to four weeks.
Atorvastatin calcium comes in an oral tablet that is usually taken once a day. It should be taken at the same time every day, and can be taken with or without food.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Contraindication for those in the following cases:
- Pregnant or breast-feeding
- Liver disease
Atorvastatin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 10 years old.