Lipinon 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for treating hyperlipidemia is 10 mg once daily. If additional LDL cholesterol reduction is required, it may be initiated at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily, depending on the required LDL cholesterol reduction exceeding 45%. The dosage range is 10-80 mg once daily, and it should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient response, with adjustments made at intervals of 2-4 weeks. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosage is 10-80 mg once daily.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (10-17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dose adjustment should occur at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause muscle problems; if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, immediately stop taking the medication and consult a physician. This medication should not be administered to patients with severe liver dysfunction or active liver disease, and liver function tests should be performed regularly. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not use this medication, and women of childbearing potential should take proper contraceptive measures while on treatment. This medication is not given to children, especially those under 10 years of age. When taken with certain other medications, this medication may increase blood concentration or risk of side effects; therefore, it is essential to inform a doctor or pharmacist if other medications are being taken. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function should be closely monitored while taking this medication as they have a higher risk of muscle-related side effects. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness, fatigue, fever, etc., occur during treatment, inform a physician immediately and, if necessary, perform blood tests to check for muscle damage. This medication can cause various side effects, including liver dysfunction, skin rashes, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal symptoms, etc., so consult a physician if any unusual symptoms occur. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so seek medical help immediately to receive treatment for symptoms and to monitor liver function and muscle status. Store this medication out of reach of children and keep it in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headaches, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture and should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain its effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

This medication is a white, oval film-coated tablet.

Package unit

300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)