Atorowojung 10mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily; for patients requiring greater LDL cholesterol reduction, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. Initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and responses, with lipid profiles assessed within 2-4 weeks after initiation and/or dosage adjustment.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10-17) is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg per day. The dosage may be adjusted at intervals of at least 4 weeks based on individual patient response.

This medication can cause muscle-related issues, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, treatment should be discontinued immediately and a physician consulted. This medication should not be used in patients with certain liver diseases or severely impaired liver function and regular liver function tests should be performed before and during treatment. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraceptive methods during treatment. This medication should not be used in children under 10 years of age, and should be used cautiously under the judgment of a physician in children aged 10 to 17 years. Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease, and those with impaired kidney function, should use this medication with greater caution and require regular monitoring. Interaction may occur when co-administering with other medications, so if currently taking other drugs, it is essential to inform a physician or pharmacist. Caution is required when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antihypertensives, and antidiabetics, and particularly when taken with drugs that inhibit CYP3A4 enzymes, as this may increase the risk of side effects. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so the dosage should be strictly adhered to and if any unusual symptoms occur, a medical institution should be visited immediately. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in the original container for safety. If allergic reactions such as skin rashes, hives, itching, or difficulty breathing occur during treatment, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a physician. This medication may raise blood glucose levels, so patients at risk of diabetes should manage their blood sugar carefully, and if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, they should inform healthcare providers immediately. Elderly patients or those with kidney disease have a higher risk of muscle-related complications and require careful monitoring during treatment. Consuming grapefruit juice can increase the blood concentration of this medication and heighten the risk of side effects, so it is recommended to avoid grapefruit juice.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urine abnormalities

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• malaise
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• weakness
• fever
• nasopharyngitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle