Lolip 10 & 20

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