Astatin Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose of atorvastatin is 10 mg taken once daily. If more reduction in LDL-cholesterol is needed, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage can be individualized within the range of 10 to 80 mg once daily according to treatment goals and patient response, adjusting the dose at intervals of 2 to 4 weeks. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the initial dose is 10 mg taken once daily.

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 dose of 20 mg per day. The dosage should be adjusted for individual patients at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause muscle problems, so if there is severe muscle pain or weakness, or significantly elevated creatine kinase levels, discontinue taking it immediately. Special caution is needed if serious myopathy or rhabdomyolysis is suspected as it may affect kidney function. Patients with an allergic reaction to this medication, liver disease, muscle disease, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, children, or patients on certain medications should not take this medication. Those with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, patients with reduced kidney function, and the elderly should use this medication with caution, regularly checking for muscle-related symptoms. This medication can affect liver function, so liver function tests and symptom monitoring are necessary, and if symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or fatigue occur, medical personnel should be notified. Appropriate contraception should be practiced during the use of this medication, and it should not be used during pregnancy. This medication can interact with several other medications, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your healthcare provider, especially when combined with specific antibiotics, antifungals, or HIV treatments. There is no specific antidote for overdose, thus treatment based on symptoms and monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels is required. Keep out of reach of children and store safely in the original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe overall lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle