Tobast Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dosage is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. If a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, it may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The medication is administered in a range of 10-80 mg once daily. Initial and maintenance dosages should be individualized based on treatment goals and responses.

Child dose

For pediatric patients (ages 10-17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended initial dosage is 10 mg daily, with a maximum dosage of 20 mg daily. The dosage may be adjusted based on therapy goals.

This medication may cause muscle problems, so if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, use should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be consulted. This medication should not be used by patients with allergic reactions or severe liver disease, those with muscle disorders, pregnant women, or breastfeeding women, and in children under 10 years. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function should use this medication cautiously, as a decline in liver function may increase drug concentration, requiring careful monitoring. While taking this medication, regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests should be performed, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. This medication interacts with several other medications, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist about any other medications they are taking, especially when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, or grapefruit juice. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication and discontinue it immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women. If breastfeeding, it should be avoided. Elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function are at higher risk for muscle-related side effects when using this medication and require closer monitoring. There is no specific antidote for overdose; treatment should be symptom-based, and liver function and muscle condition should be monitored. 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, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• malaise
• 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 it should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Light yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle