Lipomet Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for the treatment of hyperlipidemia is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, and in cases where greater LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, treatment may be started with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, and lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after initiation or dose adjustment to adjust the dose accordingly. In cases of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10-17) is 10 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted according to treatment goals at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication can cause muscle problems, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. This drug should not be used in patients with certain liver or muscle diseases, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, children under 10 years of age, and those taking certain medications. Patients with poor liver function, alcohol dependence, the elderly, and those with impaired kidney function should use this drug cautiously and need regular examinations. During treatment with this medication, if symptoms of liver dysfunction, muscle pain, fatigue, fever, etc. appear, you must inform your doctor immediately. This drug can interact with multiple medications, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist, especially when used in conjunction with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and immunosuppressants. Women of childbearing potential must use appropriate contraceptive methods during treatment and discontinue use immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This drug should not be used while breastfeeding, and if breastfeeding, consult your doctor. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle condition should be monitored. Keep this medication out of the reach of children, and store it in its original container to prevent safety accidents.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory problems accompanied by coughing + fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle