Aptor 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

In cases of hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. Patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol levels may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in doses ranging from 10 to 80 mg once daily, with the initial and maintenance doses individualized based on treatment goals and patient characteristics. After starting treatment and adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks to determine any necessary dose adjustments. The goal of treatment is to lower LDL cholesterol levels; therefore, it is recommended to use LDL cholesterol levels for evaluating treatment response. If LDL cholesterol levels cannot be used, total cholesterol levels should be used to monitor treatment response.

Child dose

For pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, and the recommended maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosing can be adjusted according to the treatment goals for each patient.

This medication may cause muscle problems, so patients should discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor if they experience muscle pain or weakness. This medication should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to it, have severe liver disease, have muscle disorders, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are children under 10 years of age. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, those who consume excessive alcohol, and elderly individuals over the age of 70 should consult a doctor before taking this medication and exercise caution. It is important to regularly monitor liver function and muscle condition during treatment. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. Women who may become pregnant should practice appropriate contraception while taking this medication and must discontinue use if pregnancy is confirmed. Breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Notify healthcare professionals immediately if symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur during treatment. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle condition should be monitored. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden onset and

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is preferable to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle