Atostin Tablet (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily. In cases where a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, treatment may begin with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The usual dosage range is 10-80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on therapeutic goals and patient response. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2-4 weeks of starting treatment to adjust the dosage accordingly.

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 once daily. The dosage should be adjusted individually based on therapeutic goals.

Patients should discontinue this medication if they experience unusual symptoms in the muscles or if their creatine kinase levels rise significantly. Especially patients at high risk for severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis should temporarily stop or withhold treatment. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain diseases or conditions, such as those with liver disease, muscle disease, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, children under the age of ten, or patients taking certain medications. Individuals with a history of alcoholism, liver disease, renal impairment, and elderly patients should be particularly cautious when using this medication. Although this medication generally has few side effects, various adverse reactions may occur, including myalgia, dyspepsia, headache, fatigue, and liver function abnormalities. If symptoms are severe, consultation with a physician is necessary. If symptoms like myalgia, weakness, fatigue, or fever arise while taking this medication, report immediately to a doctor and undergo blood tests to check for muscle damage. Additionally, because this medication may affect liver function, regular monitoring of liver function tests is important. This medication can interact with various other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Caution is particularly required when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antihypertensives, and oral contraceptives. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and if so, they must use appropriate contraceptive methods. Breastfeeding women are also advised against using this medication; consult with a doctor if necessary. Children and the elderly must be carefully managed while on this medication, and dosage adjustments may be necessary. There is no specific antidote for overdose; therefore, appropriate treatment should be administered according to symptoms, and liver function and muscle condition should be monitored. Store this medication out of reach of children and keep it in its original container to ensure safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breathing difficulties accompanied by coughing + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container as it may be sensitive to air or moisture. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, and it is advisable to avoid extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle