Lipican Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for the treatment of hyperlipidemia is 10 mg once daily. If greater LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, treatment may start with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Administration should be within the range of 10-80 mg once daily, tailored to treatment goals and patient characteristics. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2-4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust the dose. For homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (10-17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dose adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause unusual symptoms in muscles; therefore, if muscle pain or weakness worsens or if there is a significant increase in creatine kinase levels, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. This medicine may affect liver function, so patients with liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels should not use it and should undergo regular liver function tests during treatment. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking this medication. This medication should not be given to children, especially those under 10 years of age, and the long-term safety in adolescents under 18 has not been adequately studied. Patients with reduced kidney function or a history of muscle diseases should be carefully monitored while taking this medication due to an increased risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. There are many interactions with other medications, such as certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, immunosuppressants, and grapefruit juice, which may increase blood concentrations and the risk of side effects; therefore, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should avoid taking it. If abnormal symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fever, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, skin rash occur during treatment, notify medical personnel immediately and seek treatment. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be given according to the symptoms, and blood tests should be conducted to check liver function and muscle damage. Keep out of the reach of children, and store in the original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• lethargy
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fatigue
• fever
• rhinitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees at room temperature.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 120 tablets/bottle