Lipinon Tablets 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for treating hyperlipidemia is 10 mg once daily; if greater LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, doses of 20 mg or 40 mg may be initiated once daily. The dosage can be adjusted within the range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. Lipid levels should be analyzed and dosages adjusted within 2 to 4 weeks after treatment initiation and dosage adjustment. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosage is once daily

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 per day. Dosage adjustment should occur at intervals of at least 4 weeks.

This medicine may cause muscle problems, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, notify a doctor immediately. If there is a significant increase in creatine kinase levels or suspicion of myopathy, discontinuation of the drug should be considered. Patients with poor liver function or active liver disease should not take this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medicine. Children under 10 years of age should not use this medicine, while adolescents over 10 years should take it under the direction of a physician. Caution is needed for patients with a history of alcohol abuse, liver disease, or poor kidney function when taking this medicine. This medicine may interact with other medications, so consult a doctor if taking it with specific antibiotics, antifungals, HIV treatments, colchicine, or nicotinic acid. It is important to have regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests while taking this medication. If a rash, itching, hives, or severe allergic reactions occur, discontinue use immediately and inform a doctor. Women taking this medicine should use appropriate contraceptive methods and discontinue use immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. There is no specific antidote for overdose; therefore, treatment should be provided according to symptoms, and liver function and muscle condition should be monitored. Keep this medicine out of reach of children, and store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medicine may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to safely preserve the medicine’s effectiveness.

Appearance

This medicine is a white oval film-coated tablet.

Package unit

300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)