Lipomet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose of atorvastatin is 10 mg once daily, and if a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol levels is needed, treatment may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial dose and maintenance dose should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient characteristics, and lipid levels should be analyzed 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust the dose.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (10 to 17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg once daily. The dose may be appropriately adjusted depending on the treatment goals.

This medication may cause muscle-related adverse effects; therefore, if severe or persistent muscle pain or weakness occurs, treatment should be stopped immediately and a doctor consulted. This medication can affect liver function and should not be administered to patients with liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels, and liver function tests should be performed regularly during treatment. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing women, should not use this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication. Children and those under 10 years of age should not take this medication. Elderly patients are at higher risk for muscle-related side effects and should be monitored closely. This medication may interact with certain drugs; therefore, patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist about any other medications they are taking. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic, with close monitoring of liver function and muscle status. Store this medication out of reach of children, and keep it sealed in its original container. If allergic reactions such as hives, rash, severe itching, breathing difficulties, or swelling of the face or neck occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and inform a healthcare professional. This medication can cause serious muscle disorders such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. If severe muscle pain occurs accompanied by fever or malaise, consult a doctor immediately. This medication may increase blood sugar levels, so patients at risk of diabetes should monitor and manage their blood sugar regularly.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, clamminess, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, coughing with fever-induced breathing abnormalities, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), a profound sense of malaise, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle