Therapeutic Classification: lipid-lowering agents
Pharmacologic Classification: hmg coa reductase inhibitors (statins)
REMS
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
Derm: rash
Endo: hyperglycemia
GI: abdominal pain, constipation, drug-induced hepatitis, ↑liver enzymes, nausea
Hemat: thrombocytopenia
MS: immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, myalgia, RHABDOMYOLYSIS
Neuro: amnesia, confusion, memory loss, weakness
Drug-drug:
Renal Impairment
Lab Test Considerations: