Atostan Tablets 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, and if greater LDL cholesterol reduction is required, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in doses ranging from 10 mg to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and responses, and lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting the treatment and/or dose adjustment.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17 years) is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg once daily. The dosing regimen should be adjusted according to each patient's treatment goals.

This medication poses a risk of muscle problems, so if you experience severe muscle pain or weakness or a significant increase in creatine kinase levels, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. It should not be used in women who are pregnant or have certain diseases, or in children under 10 years old, or in patients with liver disease. Patients with poor liver function or high alcohol intake should use this medication cautiously and undergo regular liver function tests. Since this medication is metabolized in the liver, caution is needed in patients with liver dysfunction as drug concentration may be elevated. If you notice muscle pain, fatigue, fever, etc., while taking this medication, inform your doctor immediately, and if necessary, a blood test should be done to check for muscle damage. This medication may interact with other drugs, so be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are currently taking any other medications. In particular, when combined with certain antibiotics, antifungals, or HIV treatments, dose adjustments or discontinuation may be necessary. Women taking this medication should consult a doctor if they are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant, and should use appropriate contraceptive methods. Nursing mothers should not take this medication, as it may transfer to the baby and pose risks. Elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function have a higher risk of myopathy and should be especially cautious and report symptoms immediately. There is no specific antidote for overdose of this medication, so be sure to follow prescribed doses and seek medical attention if any unusual symptoms occur. Keep this medication out of reach of children and store it in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme malaise, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help keep the medication's effectiveness safe for a long time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle