Radova Tablets 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once a day, and for patients who require more significant LDL cholesterol reduction, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once a day. Generally, it is administered within a dose range of 10 to 80 mg once a day. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust the dosage. In patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia,

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg per day, with a maximum dose of 20 mg per day. Dosage should be adjusted individually according to therapeutic goals.

This medication may cause muscle-related side effects; therefore, you should stop taking it immediately if you experience muscle pain or weakness that worsens, or if your creatine kinase levels rise significantly. This medication may affect liver function, so patients with liver disease or significantly elevated liver enzyme levels should not take it. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Children under 10 years old should preferably not take this medication. Persons with alcohol dependence, a history of liver disease, or impaired kidney function should exercise particular caution when taking this medication. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so it is important to inform your physician or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. If you experience unusual symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fever, skin rash, or difficulty breathing while on this medication, notify your healthcare provider immediately. This medication may slightly raise blood sugar levels, so those at high risk for diabetes should manage their blood sugar levels closely. Regular liver function tests should be conducted before and during use of this medication, and if any signs of liver dysfunction occur, treatment should be discontinued. Special dosage adjustments and caution are needed in children, the elderly, and patients with renal impairment. There is no specific antidote in case of overdose; treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle condition should be monitored. Store the medication out of reach of children and keep it in the original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, painful mucous membranes in the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), systemic fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. This will help preserve the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle