Lipyone Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, which may be increased to 20 mg or 40 mg if necessary. The medication is administered within a range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, individualized according to treatment goals and responses. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting the treatment and adjusting the dosage accordingly. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosage is 10 to 80 mg once daily.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted according to the treatment goals with intervals of at least 4 weeks.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, or if there are significant increases in blood test results indicating muscle damage, the medication should be stopped immediately. Furthermore, there is a risk of deteriorating kidney function due to severe muscle damage, so patients with renal disease or a history of muscle problems should exercise special caution. This medication can affect liver function; therefore, patients with liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels should not use it. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not use this medication. It should not be administered to children, especially those under 10 years old. Interactions may occur if this medication is taken with certain drugs, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist if they are taking other medications. Regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests should be conducted while on this medication to early identify any adverse signs. Individuals with excessive alcohol intake or a history of liver disease should be particularly cautious when taking this medication, and if they experience symptoms such as muscle pain, malaise, or fever, they should consult a healthcare professional immediately. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Care should be taken when consuming grapefruit juice or when taking specific antibiotics, antifungal medications, or HIV treatments, as adjustments in dosage may be necessary when combined with certain drugs. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and do not store it in a different container than the original.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (skin or eye yellowing), extreme lethargy, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary retention

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• malaise
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fatigue
• fever
• pharyngitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to safely preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

Domestic: 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle Export: 30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)