Reduction of elevated total & LDL-C levels in patients w/ primary hypercholesterolemia, when the response to diet & other nonpharmacological measure alone has been in adequate. Reducing elevated LDL-C levels in patients w/ combined hypercholesterolemia & hypertriglyceridemia where hypercholesterolemia is the major abnormality (Type IIb hyperlipoproteinemia).
Adult Initially 10 mg/day. Max: 40 mg/day. Mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia 5 mg/day. All doses to be taken as a single dose in the evening. Adjust dose at 4 wkly intervals as required.
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