How is Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe dosed?
For high cholesterol and triglycerides:
- Adults: Initially, take one tablet per day. The dose may be increased by your doctor as needed, but usually does not exceed 10 mg of ezetimibe and 80 mg of atorvastatin.
- Children: The use and dose must be determined by a doctor.
For homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH):
- Adults: Take one tablet per day, containing either 10 mg of ezetimibe and 40 mg of atorvastatin or 10 mg of ezetimibe and 80 mg of atorvastatin.
- Children: The use and dose must be determined by a doctor.
Follow your doctor's instructions and do not double doses if you miss one. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and dispose of outdated or unneeded medicine properly.
What is the dosage form of Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe?
This medication is available in tablet form.
How is Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe administered?
Atorvastatin and ezetimibe are administered orally in tablet form. The dosage and frequency depend on the medical condition, age, and individual patient.
For high cholesterol and triglycerides, the recommended starting dose for adults is one tablet per day, which may be increased by the doctor as needed, up to a maximum dose of 10 mg of ezetimibe and 80 mg of atorvastatin. The dosage for children must be determined by a doctor.
For homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), the standard dose is one tablet per day, containing 10 mg of ezetimibe and either 40 mg or 80 mg of atorvastatin, depending on the individual patient.
It is important to follow the dosage instructions provided by your healthcare professional and never double the dose if one is missed. Store the medicine out of reach of children and dispose of any unused or expired medication as directed by a healthcare professional.
What are common precautions when taking Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe?
Common precautions when taking atorvastatin and ezetimibe include:
- Allergies: Inform your doctor if you have had any unusual or allergic reactions to this medicine or any other medications. Also, mention other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
- Elderly patients: Be cautious in patients receiving this medicine, as they are more likely to have muscle weakness.
- Pediatric use: The safety and efficacy of atorvastatin and ezetimibe combination have not been established in the pediatric population. Consult your doctor for appropriate dosing information.
- Breastfeeding: This medication may cause harmful effects on infants. Discuss an alternative medication or discontinue breastfeeding while using this medicine.
- Drug interactions: Inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking, as interactions may occur.
- Geriatric use: Elderly patients may require a lower dose due to an increased risk of muscle weakness.
- Liver disease: Patients with liver disease may require a lower dose or an alternative medication.
Always follow your doctor's instructions and consult them before taking any medication.