PD 157 40 (Atorvastatin calcium 40 mg)
Pill imprint PD 157 40 has been identified as Atorvastatin calcium 40 mg.
Atorvastatin is used in the treatment of high cholesterol; prevention of cardiovascular disease; high cholesterol, familial heterozygous; hyperlipoproteinemia type iia, elevated ldl; high cholesterol, familial homozygous (and more), and belongs to the drug class statins. Not for use in pregnancy. Atorvastatin 40 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).
- Imprint:
- PD 157 40
- Strength:
- 40 mg
- Color:
- White
- Shape:
- Elliptical / Oval
- Availability:
- Prescription only
- Drug Class:
- Statins
- Pregnancy Category:
- X - Not for use in pregnancy
- CSA Schedule:
- Not a controlled drug
- Manufacturer:
- Watson Laboratories, Inc.
- National Drug Code (NDC):
- 00591-3776
- Inactive Ingredients:
- calcium carbonate
candelilla wax
croscarmellose sodium
hydroxypropyl cellulose (type h)
lactose monohydrate
magnesium stearate
microcrystalline cellulose
hypromelloses
polyethylene glycol
magnesium silicate
titanium dioxide
polysorbate 80
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