3.2 Statin intensities

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Which HIGH intensity statins have CV outcome data when given at that dose?

Rosuvastatin 20–40 mg

Atorvastatin 40–80 mg

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Which MODERATE intensity statins have CV outcome data when given at that dose?

Rosuvastatin 5–10 mg

Atorvastatin 10–20 mg

Pravastatin 40–80 mg

Lovastatin 40 mg

Simvastatin 20–40 mg

Fluvastatin 40 mg BID

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Which LOW intensity statins have CV outcome data when given at that dose?

Pravastatin 10–20 mg

Lovastatin 20 mg

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Rosuvastatin 20-40 mg

High Intensity (LDL reduction ≥ 50%)

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Atorvastatin 40-80 mg

High Intensity (LDL reduction ≥ 50%)

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__________ is not recommended by the FDA to be initiated at 80 mg/day due to increased risk of myopathy

Simvastatin

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Rosuvastatin 5–10 mg

Moderate Intensity (LDL reduction 30-50%)

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Atorvastatin 10–20 mg

Moderate Intensity (LDL reduction 30-50%)

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Pravastatin 40–80 mg

Moderate Intensity (LDL reduction 30-50%)

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Lovastatin 40 mg

Moderate Intensity (LDL reduction 30-50%)

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Simvastatin 20–40 mg

Moderate Intensity (LDL reduction 30-50%)

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Fluvastatin 40 mg BID

Moderate Intensity (LDL reduction 30-50%)

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Fluvastatin XL 80 mg

Moderate Intensity (LDL reduction 30-50%)

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Pitavastatin 2–4 mg

Moderate Intensity (LDL reduction 30-50%)

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Pravastatin 10–20 mg

Low Intensity (LDL reduction < 30%)

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Lovastatin 20 mg

Low Intensity (LDL reduction < 30%)

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Simvastatin 10 mg

Low Intensity (LDL reduction < 30%)

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Fluvastatin 20–40 mg

Low Intensity (LDL reduction < 30%)

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Pitavastatin 1 mg

Low Intensity (LDL reduction < 30%)