Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin belongs to a class of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver and helps prevent heart disease and stroke.
Dosage by Body Weight
Atorvastatin is not an infant weight-based medicine in WHO child dosing charts and should only be used under specialist supervision when indicated. No routine infant body-weight table is provided.
- Body Weight
- Infants and young children
- Dose
- Not routinely recommended
- Frequency
- Specialist-directed only
- Tracking Notes
- Use only for clearly diagnosed lipid disorders under medical supervision.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants and young children | Not routinely recommended | Specialist-directed only | Use only for clearly diagnosed lipid disorders under medical supervision. |
Formulation
Tablet
Purpose
Cholesterol lowering medication. Used to reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and to increase HDL cholesterol.
Generic Name
Atorvastatin Calcium
Branded Drug Names
Atorvastatin is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
- Lipitor
- Atorlip
- Atorva
Scheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.
Alternatives
SimvastatinRosuvastatinPravastatin