Tobastine Tablet (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. If further reductions of LDL cholesterol are needed, it may be initiated at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The administered dose should be adjusted within the range of 10-80 mg once daily based on the patient's treatment goals and response, with lipid levels analyzed 2-4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust the dosage accordingly.

Child dose

The recommended starting 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. The dosage should be adjusted based on the patient's treatment goals, with adjustments made every 4 weeks.

This drug may cause muscle-related symptoms; if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, you must stop taking it immediately and consult your doctor. This drug should not be administered to patients with poor liver function or liver disease, and regular liver function tests should be conducted. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not use this medication, and women of childbearing age should practice appropriate contraception while receiving treatment. This drug may interact with certain medications, so if you are taking other drugs, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist, especially when combined with medications affecting liver metabolism. This medication is not used for children, especially for those under 10 years old. Elderly patients are at increased risk for muscle-related side effects when taking this medication, thus observing them closely is necessary. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should follow symptomatically while closely monitoring liver function and muscle condition. When storing this medication, keep it out of reach of children and store it in the original container. If symptoms such as muscle pain, fever, or weakness occur during treatment, immediately inform healthcare personnel and undergo examination. If a rash or blisters develop on the skin, or if a severe allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), generalized lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision problems, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to keep the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to ensure the medication's effectiveness and safety are maintained over time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle