BC Atorvastatin Tablets (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

In the case of hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg atorvastatin once daily, and for patients requiring more LDL cholesterol reduction, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in a dosage range of 10-80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient characteristics, and lipid levels should be analyzed within 2-4 weeks after initiation of therapy.

Child dose

The recommended starting dose for pediatric patients (10-17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg once daily. The dose should be adjusted every 4 weeks or more as needed based on individual response.

This medication may cause muscle problems; if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. Do not take this medication if you have certain liver diseases or extremely high liver function test results. It is not to be administered to patients with muscle disorders, women who are pregnant, children under the age of 10, or patients taking certain medications. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease should use this medication with caution, and if there is a risk of muscle-related disorders, muscle enzyme levels should be checked before treatment. While this medication is generally well tolerated, rare side effects such as liver function abnormalities, muscle pain, indigestion, headache, allergic reactions can occur. Regular liver function and muscle enzyme tests should be performed while taking this medication, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to a physician immediately. This medication can interact with other drugs, so inform your physician or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Particular care should be taken when used in conjunction with specific antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, immunosuppressants, grapefruit juice, etc. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and fertile women should use appropriate contraceptive methods during treatment. The elderly or patients with impaired kidney function are at a greater risk for muscle damage and should exercise additional caution. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic. Keep out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, desquamation, oral/ocular mucous membrane pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning-like headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems

Mild side effects

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

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

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle