atorvastatin
StatinWhat it's for
High cholesterol, CV prevention
Nursing considerations
- New muscle pain + dark urine = check CK, hold and call (rhabdo picture)
- Evening dosing common
- No grapefruit
Key side effects
📈 Watch
CK if symptomatic, LFTs
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
