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LIPITOR
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ABOUT LIPITOR
Lipitor is a prescription medicine. Along with diet and exercise, it lowers “bad” cholesterol (胆固醇) in your blood. It can also raise “good” cholesterol.
Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors, including family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure, age and smoking.
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WHO IS LIPITOR FOR?
Who can take LIPITOR：
·People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise.
·Adults and children over 10.
Who should NOT take LIPITOR：
·Women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or may become pregnant. Lipitor may harm your unborn baby.
·Women who are breastfeeding. Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.
·People with liver problems.
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POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITOR
Serious side effects in a small number of people：
Muscle problems that can lead to kidney problems, including kidney failure.
Liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitor and while you are taking it.
Call your doctor right away if you have：
·Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if you have a fever or feel very tired.
·Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing.
·Stomach pain.
Some common side effects of LIPITOR are：
·Muscle pain.
·Upset stomach.
·Changes in some blood tests.
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HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR
Do：
·Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor.
·Try to eat hearthealthy foods while you take Lipitor.
·Take Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food.
·If you miss a dose (一剂), take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 12 hours since you missed a dose, wait, take the next dose at your regular time.
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·Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor.
·Do not start new medicine before talking to your doctor.
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语篇解读：本文介绍了立普妥这种药品的服用说明，包括适用人群、禁用人群、可能的副作用、如何处理副作用、怎样服用等相关信息。
1．What is the major function of Lipitor?
A．To help quit smoking.
B．To lower “bad” cholesterol.
C．To improve unhealthy diet.
D．To control blood pressure.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据ABOUT LIPITOR中的“Along with diet and exercise, it lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol (胆固醇) in your blood.”可知，本句中的it指代Lipitor，它可以降低血液中的有害胆固醇。故选B项。
2．If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you should ________.
A．change the amount of your next dose
B．eat more when taking your next dose
C．have a dose as soon as you remember
D．take the next dose at your regular time
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR部分中的“But if it has been more than 12 hours since you missed a dose, wait, take the next dose at your regular time.”可知，如果你错过服药12小时，应该等着在固定时间服用下一剂。故选D项。
3．What is the main purpose of the passage?
A．To teach patients ways for quick recovery.
B．To present a report on a scientific research.
C．To show the importance of a good lifestyle.
D．To give information about a kind of medicine.
解析：选D 写作意图题。本文介绍了立普妥这种药品的适用人群、禁用人群、可能的副作用、如何处理副作用、怎样服用等相关信息，因此，本文的意图就是介绍一种药品的相关信息。故选D项。
