Lipitor 20mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and in cases requiring further reduction of LDL cholesterol, treatment may commence with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosing range is 10-80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on therapeutic goals and patient characteristics, and lipid levels should be assessed within 2-4 weeks after starting treatment or adjusting the dose.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (aged 10-17 years), the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once a day, and the maximum recommended dose is 20 mg once a day. Dosage adjustments should be made with intervals of at least 4 weeks.

This medication can cause muscle-related problems, so if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, consult a doctor immediately. If there is a high risk of muscle damage, it may be necessary to discontinue the medication. It should not be used by individuals with liver dysfunction or liver disease, and liver function tests should be conducted regularly. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not take this medication. It is not recommended for children under 10. There may be drug interactions if taken with specific medications, so you must inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease should use caution. Elderly patients are at higher risk for muscle problems, so care is needed in administration. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be based on symptoms while monitoring liver function and muscle condition. Store in a place out of reach of children and keep in the original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reaction, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), generalized severe lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and ensure its safe use.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP packaging x 3), 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle