Ator Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, which may be increased to 20 mg or 40 mg once daily if further reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed. The administration dose should be adjusted within the range of 10-80 mg once daily based on treatment goals and patient response. Lipid levels should be analyzed and doses adjusted within 2-4 weeks after initiation. The goal of treatment is to lower LDL cholesterol levels.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10-17), the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg once daily. Dose adjustments should occur at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This drug may cause muscle-related symptoms; if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, or if creatine kinase levels become significantly elevated, discontinue use immediately. This drug can affect liver function, and should not be used in cases of liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels. It is contraindicated in individuals with muscle disorders, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 10 years of age. Caution should be exercised in alcoholics or patients with a history of liver disease, as the risk of myopathy is higher in the elderly. Regular monitoring of liver function tests and muscle status is important during treatment. Especially if symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or fever occur, contact a physician immediately. This drug may interact with other medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. Women who may become pregnant should use appropriate contraception during treatment, and discontinue immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Nursing mothers should not take this medication, and extra caution is required for children and the elderly. There is no specific antidote for overdose, thus symptomatic treatment should be implemented, monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. This drug should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent quality degradation.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary retention

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fever
• upper respiratory tract inflammation
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain
• anorexia

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain the storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help preserve the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle