Duration of Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets can usually be taken at any time of the day. Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets is a long-acting lipid-modifying drug mainly used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, secondary prevention of coronary heart disease or other atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Because of its long half-life, the drug can cover the peak cholesterol synthesis time, so it can be taken at any time of the day to play a role in the effectiveness of the drug. Common adverse effects of the drug include muscle damage, such as unexplained muscle pain, muscle weakness, generalized weakness, etc.; liver damage, loss of appetite or nausea and other abdominal discomfort, facial, skin papules or respiratory distress, etc.; during the period of taking the drug need to be regular indicators of liver function, creatine kinase, etc., such as the emergence of adverse reactions to timely access to medical care, and to change the type of statin, adjusting the dosage of the drug and so on. It should be noted that before using the drug, atorvastatin calcium tablets are allergic to the components of the drug, liver function abnormalities are prohibited; pregnant women, children, preparation for pregnancy and breastfeeding women are also prohibited from using the drug; can not be taken with clarithromycin, cyclosporine and other antibiotic drugs, which will increase the risk of adverse reactions. Before using the drug need to be evaluated by a professional doctor, follow the doctor’s instructions to use the drug, and read the instructions carefully before using the drug, do not take the drug on your own.