Lipitor 20mg Tablets 30 - Atorvastatin
Drug Name: atorvastatin
Product ID: 2500611
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- This price is available to anyone with a valid Australian prescription.
- When a prescription is dispensed as a private prescription you do not receive any safety net contribution toward your PBS safety net
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- If you hold a Medicare card, a valid PBS prescription and a valid Safety Net Entitlement Card you are entitled to this price.
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- If you hold a Medicare card, a valid PBS prescription and a valid concessional benefits card (click here to see list of cards) you are entitled to this price.
- If you pay this price Chemist Warehouse’s pharmacy software will record the eligible patient contribution towards your PBS safety net for the PBS prescriptions supplied.
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- If you pay this price Chemist Warehouse’s pharmacy software will record the eligible patient contribution toward your PBS safety net for the PBS prescriptions supplied.
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Dispensing multiple packs or multiple repeats of prescription medication
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- Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS.
Authority to prescribe an Authority medicine is granted for specific indications and/or for certain patient circumstances. Authority may be obtained by telephone to Medicare Australia (known as "phone approval") or in writing from an authorised delegate of the Minister for Health.
Prescriptions must be written on an Authority Prescription Form, and the approval number must be noted on the prescription. Pharmacists cannot dispense the item as a pharmaceutical benefit unless it has been approved by Medicare Australia (indicated by the presence of the approval number).
Some drugs may have Authority Required (Streamlined) status which does not require an explicit approval from Medicare, instead the doctor can use the Authority code found in the published Schedule for a given drug/indication.
But still pharmacists cannot dispense the item as a pharmaceutical benefit unless it has the necessary Authority code.
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The pharmacist will determine if this product is appropriate for you and if so, approve the order. In the event that you do not do this, the product will be deleted from your order and the balance of your order will be dispatched.
This is not required if you have a doctor's prescription.
S8 NOTE
- This prescription item is Schedule 8 and can only be supplied on a script from a registered doctor in Queensland.
Any prescriptions from any other state cannot be filled and will be returned in the mail.
S8 Note - This prescription item is Schedule 8 and can only be supplied on a script from a registered doctor in Queensland. Any prescriptions from any other state cannot be filled and will be returned in the mail
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Lipitor 20mg Tablets 30 - Atorvastatin
Product ID: 2500611
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THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL, WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE PURCHASE.
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IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, TALK TO YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. THIS MEDICINE MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE.
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General Information
"What LIPITOR is used for
LIPITOR lowers high cholesterol levels.LIPITOR is also used in people who have high blood pressure an coronary heart disease (CHD) or who are at risk of CHD (for example, if they have diabetes, a history of stroke, or small blood vessel disease). In these people, LIPITOR is used to reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
What is cholesterol?
Everyone has cholesterol in their blood. It is a type of fat needed by the body for many things, such as building cell walls, making bile acids (which help to digest food) and some hormones. However, too much cholesterol can be a problem. Cholesterol is present in many foods and is also made in your body by the liver. If your body makes too much cholesterol or you take too much cholesterol in your diet, then your level becomes too high.
High cholesterol is more likely to occur with certain diseases or if you have a family history of high cholesterol.
There are different types of cholesterol. LDL is the 'bad' cholesterol that can block your blood vessels. HDL cholesterol is the 'good' cholesterol that is thought to remove the bad cholesterol from the blood vessels. When you have high levels of 'bad' cholesterol in your blood, it may begin to 'stick' to the inside of your blood vessels instead of being carried to the parts of the body where it is needed. Over time, this can form hard areas, also called plaque, on the walls of your blood vessels, making it more difficult for the blood to flow.
This blocking of your blood vessels can lead to several types of blood vessel disease, heart attack, angina and stroke.
There is another type of fat called triglyceride, which is a source of energy. However, high levels of triglyceride can be associated with a low level of 'good' cholesterol and may increase your risk of heart disease. In some patients, LIPITOR is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides together.
How LIPITOR works LIPITOR belongs to a group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. It works by
reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. LIPITOR reduces the 'bad' cholesterol and raises the 'good' cholesterol. LIPITOR also
helps to protect you from a heart attack or stroke.
When you are taking LIPITOR, you also need to follow a low fat diet and other easures, such as exercise and weight control.
In most people, there are no symptoms of abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Your doctor can measure your levels with a simple blood test.
Your doctor may have prescribed LIPITOR for another reason.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why LIPITOR has been prescribed for you.
LIPITOR is not addictive."
Warnings
Before you take LIPITOR
When you must not take it
Do not take LIPITOR if:
* you have an allergy to atorvastatin or any of the
ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet
Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include skin rash, itching,difficulty breathing, or swelling
of the face.
* you have active liver disease.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Women of child-bearing age who are taking the medicine should use a proven method of birth control to avoid pregnancy.
The medicine may affect your unborn developing baby if you take it during pregnancy.
Do not take the medicine if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
The medicine may pass into breast milk and affect your baby.
Do not take if the packaging is torn
or shows signs of tampering.
Do not take if the expiry date(EXP) on the pack has passed.
If you take this medicine after the
expiry date has passed, it may not work or it may make you unwell.
If you are not sure whether to start taking LIPITOR, talk to your
doctor.
Before you start to take it
Tell your doctor if you:
* have any other medical conditions including:
- liver problems
- muscle pain, tenderness or weakness from other medicines used to treat cholesterol or triglycerides.
* have a history of haemorrhagic
stroke
* drink alcohol regularly
* have any allergies to any other medicines or any other substances, such as foods,preservatives or dyes.
If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell them before you take any LIPITOR.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or remedies, including medicines that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines may interfere with LIPITOR. These include:
* digoxin, a medicine used to treat
some heart problems
* the antibiotics erythromycin, clarithromycin and rifampicin
* phenytoin, a medicine used to treat epilepsy
* oral contraceptives
* other medicines to treat high cholesterol or triglycerides
* cyclosporin, a medicine used to suppress the immune system
* some medicines used to treat some fungal infections
* efavirenz and protease inhibitors for the treatment of HIV infection
* diltiazem, a medicine used to treat angina.
These medicines may be affected by LIPITOR, or may affect how well it works. Your doctor or pharmacist has more information on medicines to be careful with or to avoid while taking LIPITOR.
Ingredients
The active ingredient of LIPITOR is atorvastatin.
The inactive ingredients are:
* calcium carbonate
* microcrystalline cellulose
* lactose
* croscarmellose sodium
* polysorbate 80
* hydroxypropylcellulose
* magnesium stearate
* opadry white YS-1-7040
* simethicone emulsion
* candelilla wax (contained in 10, 20, and 40 mg tablets).
LIPITOR tablets contain lactose.
Directions
How much to take
Take LIPITOR only when prescribedby your doctor.The usual dose of LIPITOR isbetween 10-80 mg taken once a day.Swallow LIPITOR with a glass of water or other liquid.Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and pharmacist carefully.These directions may differ from the information contained in this leaflet. If you do not understand the instructions ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.
When to take it
LIPITOR can be taken at any time of the day.
However, your dose of LIPITOR should be taken at about
the same time each day. Taking your tablet(s) at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take the tablet(s).
LIPITOR can be taken with or without food.
How long to take it
LIPITOR helps to lower your levels of cholesterol, but it does not cure your condition. Therefore, you must continue to take it as directed by your doctor if you expect to lower your cholesterol and keep it down. You may have to take cholesterol-lowering medicine for the rest of your life. If you stop taking LIPITOR, your cholesterol levels may rise again.
If you forget to take it
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to. Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your tablet(s) as you would normally.
If you are not sure whether to skip the dose, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you missed.
If you have trouble remembering to take your tablets, ask your pharmacist for some hints.
If you take too much
(overdose)
Immediately telephone the Australian Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26), or the New Zealand National Poisons
LIPITOR(R) 3 Information Centre (telephone 0800 POISON or 0800 764 766), or go to the Accident and Emergency department at your nearest
hospital if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much LIPITOR. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
You may need urgent medical attention. Keep telephone numbers of these facilities handy.
While you are using LIPITOR
Things you must do
Have your cholesterol and triglyceride levels checked when your doctor says, to make sure that
LIPITOR is working. If you become pregnant while you are taking LIPITOR, stop taking it and contact your doctor immediately.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking LIPITOR if you are about to start on any new medicine.
Things you must not do Do not give LIPITOR to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.
Do not use LIPITOR to treat any other complaints unless your
doctor tells you to.
Things to be careful of
Avoid drinking large quantities of alcohol.
Drinking large quantities of alcohol
may increase your chance of LIPITOR causing liver problems.
Avoid drinking large quantities of grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice contains one or more components that alter the metabolism of some medicines, including LIPITOR.
Drinking very large quantities (over 1.2 litres) of grapefruit juice each day increases your chance of LIPITOR causing side effects.
Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how LIPITOR affects you.
LIPITOR generally does not cause any problems with your ability to drive a car or operate machinery. However, as with many other medicines, LIPITOR may cause dizziness in some people.
Side effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel wel