Additional information
| Water Retention | No |
|---|---|
| Hepatotoxicity | Possible, particularly at higher doses |
| Lab Test | Liver function tests, lipid panel |
| Strength | 20 mg |
| Also known as | Lipitor |
| Blood pressure | Can potentially lower blood pressure |
| Trade name | Lipitor |
| Storage conditions | Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light |
| Chemical name | (3R,5R)-7-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-phenyl-4-(phenylcarbamoyl)-5-propan-2-ylpyrrol-1-yl]-3,5-dihydroxyheptanoic acid |
| Formula | C33H35FN2O5 |
| Substance class | Statin |
| Main action | Cholesterol-lowering by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase |
| Half-life | 14 hours |
| Dosage (medical) | 10-80 mg daily |
| Dosage (sports) | Not applicable |
| Effects | Reduces levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood while increasing levels of good cholesterol |
| Side effects | Muscle pain, increased liver enzymes, diarrhea, joint pain, memory loss or confusion |
| Use in sports | None |
| Manufacturer | Cipla |
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