RatoBA Tablet (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose can be 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, or 20 mg or 40 mg once daily if a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is required. The dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily, individualized based on treatment goals and patient response. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks post-initiation to adjust the dose. The treatment goal is to lower LDL cholesterol levels, and it is recommended to evaluate LDL cholesterol levels during treatment initiation and response assessment.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10-17), the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and the maximum recommended dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted in intervals of more than 4 weeks according to treatment goals.

This medication should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted if any muscle symptoms occur. Caution is particularly necessary if there is severe muscle pain or weakness or a significant increase in creatine kinase levels. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain conditions or those taking specific medications, nor should it be used by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or children under 10 years of age. Patients with liver or kidney dysfunction, alcoholics, and the elderly should use this medication with greater caution, and regular monitoring of liver function and muscle condition is important. This medication can cause various side effects such as liver dysfunction, hepatitis, skin rash, and allergic reactions, so symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. Interactions can occur when this medication is taken with others, so all medications being taken should be disclosed to healthcare providers, especially when combined with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, colchicine, and nicotinic acid. This medication should not be taken during pregnancy, and women of childbearing potential should ensure effective contraception while taking it. It should also be avoided during breastfeeding. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment must be provided based on symptoms, and monitoring of liver function and muscle condition is required. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, high fever with severe rash, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden and severe reactions

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• malaise
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• tiredness
• fever
• rhinitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. This will help keep the medication's effectiveness safe for an extended period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30, 100 tablets/bottle