Hyperlipidaemia

Notes

Primary Prevention

• Atorvastatin 20mg

Secondary Prevention of Coronary Vascular Disease

Post stroke, myocardial infarction

• Atorvastatin 80mg nocte

Familial High Triglycerides

• Fenofibrate

Ciclosporin can increase levels of atorvastatin significantly so dose should be reduced or stopped. 

See page on antilipid drugs.