Lipitor 80 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, and patients requiring greater LDL cholesterol reduction may start with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Generally, it is administered within the dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. The dosage should be individualized based on treatment goals and response, and lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment and adjusting dosage.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms, so if severe muscle pain or weakness is felt, it should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. This medication can affect liver function, so it should not be taken if there is liver disease or elevated liver enzymes, and regular liver function tests should be performed while taking it. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not take this medication and must use appropriate contraception during treatment. Breastfeeding women should also refrain from taking this medication and may need to consider stopping breastfeeding or exploring alternative treatments. This medication can cause severe allergic reactions, such as specific allergic responses or skin rashes; if such symptoms occur, it should be discontinued immediately and medical personnel informed. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function are at higher risk for muscle-related side effects, so caution is required during use, and regular monitoring is recommended. There is a possibility of interactions with other medications, especially those affecting liver metabolism, certain antibiotics, antifungal agents, and antiviral drugs, so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is essential when taking them together. Grapefruit juice may increase the blood concentration of this medication, so it is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fever, or fatigue appear during treatment, a doctor should be notified immediately for appropriate testing. Children and pediatric patients under 10 years of age should not take this medication, and long-term safety in children under 18 has not been fully established. There are no specific antidotes for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be administered based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle-related parameters should be monitored. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, respiratory distress, asthma attacks, coughing and fever accompanied by breathing abnormalities, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, reduced urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and the storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help preserve its effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/PTP [(7 tablets/PTP packaging * 4)]