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    Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. It works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase in the liver. Precautions should be taken in those over 65, under 10, with liver or kidney issues, or on other medications due to potential drug interactions. Common side effects include heartburn, diarrhea, and joint pain. DSWs should ensure proper adherence to dosing and diet, avoid alcohol and grapefruit, and monitor for side effects and interactions.

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    Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. It works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase in the liver. Precautions should be taken in those over 65, under 10, with liver or kidney issues, or on other medications due to potential drug interactions. Common side effects include heartburn, diarrhea, and joint pain. DSWs should ensure proper adherence to dosing and diet, avoid alcohol and grapefruit, and monitor for side effects and interactions.

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    Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. It works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase in the liver. Precautions should be taken in those over 65, under 10, with liver or kidney issues, or on other medications due to potential drug interactions. Common side effects include heartburn, diarrhea, and joint pain. DSWs should ensure proper adherence to dosing and diet, avoid alcohol and grapefruit, and monitor for side effects and interactions.

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    Generic name

    Artovastatin Calcium
    Brand name
    Lipitor
    Drug class
    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors,
    Lipid lowering agents, Statins
    (Cunha, 2021).

    https://www.wikiwand.com/en/artovast
    Indications
    Lipitor is used to improve cholesterol Precaution
    levels, Precaution must be taken if you:
    decrease the risk for heart attack and • Are 65 years and above
    stroke (University of Illinois, 2021) • Are under 10 years
    • Have elevated liver enzymes
    • High blood glucose levels
    Contradictions • Kidney impairment
    • Active liver disease • Underactive thyroid
    • Pregnancy
    • Lactation
    • Hypersensitivity or allergy to any of it’s
    components (Moll, 2021)

    https://www.mymed.com/medication/atorvastatin-lipitor
    Common side effects
    • Heartburn
    • Diarrhoea
    • Gas
    • Joint pain
    • Forgetfulness
    • Confusion (US National
    Library of Medicine, n.d)

    https://www.mymed.com/medication/atorvastatin-
    lipitor/side-effects-of-atorvastatin-lipitor-usage
    Interactions Precaution must be taken with
    Lipitor can interact with several people under multiple
    drugs and increase the risk of medications. Always inform
    problems. Such drugs include; your doctor of any existing
    • Atibiotics like Clarithromycin andtreatments to avoid possible
    Erythromycin interactions
    • Fungal medications like
    Itraconazole and Ketoconazole
    • Cholesterol lowering drugs like
    gemfibrozil, medications with
    fibrte and Niacin
    • Rimfapin
    • Hiv drugs
    • Digoxin
    • Oral birth controls
    • Colchicine
    • Cyclosporice (Universityhttps://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/
    of
    Illinois, 2021) projects/lipitor-atorvastatin-
    cholesterol-lowering-drug
    Put this in mind.
    Lipitor Atorvastatin = your
    magical weapon against bad
    cholesterol
    DSW responsibilities
    • If the people you support travel a lot, make sure they always
    carry the medication with them.

    • Make sure the people you support go for a clinical


    monitoring after 2 to 4 weeks, to check their progress and
    for dose adjustment.

    • Make sure the people you support follow the low-fat and
    the low-cholesterol diet prescribed by the doctor

    • Make sure the people you support do not crush or cut the
    drug while swallowing.
    DSW responsibilities continued
    • Make sure the people you support are not pregnant
    or lactating while taking this medication
    • If the people you support are used to taking alcohol
    and grape fruit juice, discourage them.
    References
    Clinical trials arena. (n.d). Lipitor (Atorvastatin) - treatment for high cholesterol. Clinical
    trials arena. https://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/projects/lipitor-atorvastatin-
    cholesterol-lowering-drug.
    Cunha, J. (2021, August 09). Lipitor. Rxlist. https://www.rxlist.com/lipitor-
    drug.html#description.
    Moll, J. (2021, September 05). What to know about lipitor (Atorvastatin). Very well
    health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/information-about-atorvastatin-lipitor-697622
    My med. (n.d). Atorvastatin (Lipitor). My med.
    https://www.mymed.com/medication/atorvastatin-lipitor
    My med. (n.d). Side effects of Atorvastatin (lipitor) usage. My med.
    https://www.mymed.com/medication/atorvastatin-lipitor/side-effects-of-atorvastatin-
    lipitor-usage
    University of Illinois. (2021, August 12). Atorvastatin, oral tablet. Medical news today.
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/atorvastatin-oral-tablet#imprtant-warnings
    U.S National Library of Medicine. (n.d). Atorvastatin. Medline plus.
    https://www.medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a600045.html
    Wikiwand.(n.d). Atorvastatin. Wikiwand. https://www.wikiwand.com/en/atorvastatin

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