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Managing interactions between macrolides and statins
24 November 2023
Using lipid-lowering medicines during breastfeeding
21 April 2023...agents of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using miconazole oral gel with statins
30 November 2021Treatment of oral thrush (candidiasis) with miconazole is complicated by concurrent HMG-CoA reductase (statin) use because of potential for drug interactions.
Statins monitoring
8 July 2021
Statin suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties
1 July 2021A range of statins are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.
Medicine Compliance Aid Stability
LipitorUpjohn UK Limited
Upjohn UK Limited
Lipitor
Tablets f/c 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
A2 · Amber 2No stability data is available, the manufacturer does not, or cannot recommend use in CAs but there are no theoretical concerns with the product.
No special precautions for storage
No special precautions for storage
1 November 2022
Lactation Safety Information
pravastatin, rosuvastatin
Very limited evidence suggests no adverse developmental effects
Monitor infant growth and weight gain
14 October 2022