Lipican Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily. If a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is required, therapy can be initiated at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted within the range of 10–80 mg once daily, individualizing based on treatment goals and patient response, with lipid levels being analyzed every 2 to 4 weeks after initiation and/or dose adjustment. As the treatment goal is to lower LDL cholesterol levels, it is recommended to use LDL cholesterol measurements to evaluate the start of treatment and treatment response. However, if LDL cholesterol levels are not available, total cholesterol levels should be used to monitor treatment response. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosing regimen is 10–80 mg once daily, given in conjunction with other lipid-lowering therapies (e.g., LDL apheresis) or in cases where such therapies are not possible. For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10–17), the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily with a recommended maximum of 20 mg once daily (there are no clinical data for doses above 20 mg in this patient group). Dosing should be appropriately adjusted based on the recommended treatment goals for individual patients, with doses being adjusted every 4 weeks or longer if necessary. ○ In patients with kidney disease: Kidney disease does not affect plasma concentrations of atorvastatin or its LDL cholesterol-lowering effect, so there is no need to adjust the dosage. ○ In elderly patients: Effectiveness and safety in patients aged 70 and over are similar to those in the general adult patient population.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10–17), the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, with a recommended maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dosing should be adjusted appropriately based on the patient's treatment goals.

This drug may pose a risk of muscle problems; therefore, if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Patients with liver dysfunction or severe liver disease should not use this medication and should undergo regular liver function tests during treatment. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication and must use proper contraceptive methods while on it. This drug may increase the risk of side effects when taken with certain medications, so if you are taking other drugs, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist. Elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function are at higher risk for muscle-related side effects, so caution is needed during use, and symptoms should be reported immediately. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance should not take it. Since there is no specific antidote for overdose, if an overdose occurs, immediate medical treatment should be sought, and liver function and muscle status should be carefully monitored. Keep out of reach of children, store in the original container to prevent misuse or deterioration in quality. If allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, or difficulty breathing occur, stop taking this medication immediately and consult medical personnel.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pale appearance, severe allergic reactions, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver anomalies (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that is not exposed to air, preferably at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, you can maintain the effectiveness of the medicine for an extended period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 120 tablets/bottle