This strength may be prescribed for patients with significantly elevated cholesterol levels, familial hypercholesterolaemia, or those who require intensive lipid-lowering therapy to achieve treatment goals.
Treatment should be individualised according to cardiovascular risk, cholesterol targets, and response to therapy, with ongoing clinical monitoring.
Uses
- Primary hypercholesterolaemia
- Mixed dyslipidaemia
- Familial hypercholesterolaemia
- Prevention of cardiovascular events
Active Ingredients
- Atorvastatin 40 mg
How to Take
- Take one tablet once daily.
- Can be taken with or without food.
- Follow your prescribed cholesterol-lowering diet.
- Swallow whole with water.
Precautions
- Prescription-only medicine.
- Contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Monitor for unexplained muscle pain or weakness.
- Liver function tests may be recommended before and during treatment.
