Exam 2 Pharm Prototypes SCF Level 2
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) action - inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, lowering LDL in blood
use for atorvastatin - antihyperlipidemic used reduce risk of MI and stroke; prevent cardiovascular
disease in at risk patients (smokers, HTN, DM, family heart disease hx)
contraindications for atorvastatin - liver disease; allergy; persistent elevations of AST/ALT
nursing considerations for atorvastatin - give with food to avoid GI irritation
avoid in pregnancy/lactation
avoid grapefruit juice
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin)
drug interactions for atorvastain - HIV meds; telaprevir; antifungals; digoxin; oral contraceptives;
niacin; macrolides; cyclosporine
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) action - inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, lowering LDL in blood
use for atorvastatin - antihyperlipidemic used reduce risk of MI and stroke; prevent cardiovascular
disease in at risk patients (smokers, HTN, DM, family heart disease hx)
contraindications for atorvastatin - liver disease; allergy; persistent elevations of AST/ALT
nursing considerations for atorvastatin - give with food to avoid GI irritation
avoid in pregnancy/lactation
avoid grapefruit juice
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin)
drug interactions for atorvastain - HIV meds; telaprevir; antifungals; digoxin; oral contraceptives;
niacin; macrolides; cyclosporine
