Arovan Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For patients with hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily. For those needing more significant LDL-cholesterol reduction, treatment may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is from 10 mg to 80 mg once daily, and individualized adjustments should be made based on treatment goals and responses 2 to 4 weeks after initiation. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dose is 10 mg to 80 mg once daily.

Child dose

In pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10-17), the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once a day. The recommended maximum dose is 20 mg once daily, and there are no clinical data on doses exceeding 20 mg in this pediatric population.

This medication may cause muscle problems, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, treatment should be immediately discontinued and consultation with a physician is required. This medication should not be used in patients with certain liver diseases or muscle disorders, in women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and in children under 10 years of age. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, individuals who consume alcohol excessively, and the elderly should be particularly cautious while taking this medication and should undergo regular tests as directed by their physician. If any symptoms of liver dysfunction (e.g., fatigue, jaundice, nausea, vomiting) occur while taking this medication, notify a doctor immediately. This medication can interact with other drugs, so particularly when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, HIV treatments, some heart medications, grapefruit juice, etc., consultation with a physician or pharmacist is necessary. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraceptive measures while taking this medication and should discontinue if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication is not recommended for nursing mothers and should not be taken while breastfeeding. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, fever, malaise occur during treatment, notify medical personnel immediately and, if necessary, blood tests should be conducted to check for muscle damage. There is no specific antidote for overdose; treatment should be conducted according to symptoms, and regular liver function tests and blood tests are required. Keep out of reach of children, and store the medication in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, 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, respiratory issues with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver issues (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, extremities

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• malaise
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• tiredness
• fever
• rhinitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that is not affected by air or humidity. It is recommended to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature). Proper storage can help maintain the medication's effectiveness longer.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle