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Geriatric: Plasma concentrations of atorvastatin in healthy elderly subjects are higher than those in young adults. [3] However, clinical data suggests there is a similar reduction of LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular events at any dose in this population and adults younger than 65 years of age. [40] [41] [42]
Ezetimibe/atorvastatin (trade names Liptruzet, Atozet) is a cholesterol lowering combination drug. In the United States, it was approved in May 2013, by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in patients with primary or mixed hyperlipidemia as adjunctive therapy to diet. [ 1 ]
For every 138 people treated for 5 years, one fewer dies; for every 49 treated, one fewer has an episode of heart disease. [11] A 2011 review reached similar conclusions, [25] and a 2012 review found benefits in both women and men. [26]
For example, atorvastatin once daily at 10mg, 20mg, 40mg and 80mg was prescribed 45%, 36%, 16% and 3% of the time respectively. If one compared cost per unit (daily tablet) then rosuvastatin was instead 24% cheaper than atorvastatin ($1.44 vs $1.90), and if one compares cost per RDD (recorded daily dose) then rosuvastatin was 26% cheaper than ...
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Typically, different doses are recommended for children 6 years and under, for children aged 6 to 12 years, and for persons 12 years and older, but outside of those ranges the guidance is slim. [2] This can lead to serial under- or over-dosing, as smaller people take more than they should and larger people take less.
Last year, the committee only recommended an optional additional dose for the age group. ... Adults aged 65 years and older are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, with more than half of ...
Within 4–12 hours of the oral administration of a 10-mg dose to fasting adults, the attained mean ezetimibe peak plasma concentration (C max) was 3.4–5.5 ng/ml. Following oral administration, ezetimibe is absorbed and extensively conjugated to a phenolic glucuronide (active metabolite).