Lipican Tablet 40mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

Atorvastatin can be taken at any time of the day, regardless of meals. The recommended initial dose for the treatment of hyperlipidemia is 10 mg once a day, and if greater LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once a day. The administered dose should be individualized within the range of 10 to 80 mg once a day, based on treatment goals and patient response.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms; if there is severe muscle pain or weakness, or a significant increase in creatine kinase levels, use should be discontinued immediately and consult a physician. If there are issues with liver function or a history of liver disease, liver function tests should be conducted before using this medication and liver status should be monitored regularly. This medication should not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, or by nursing women, and childbearing women should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking this medication. Children under 10 years of age should not take this medication, while children over 10 years should take it under medical supervision. Special caution is required for alcoholics, individuals with a history of liver disease, patients with impaired kidney function, and the elderly, as monitoring for muscle-related symptoms is necessary. This medication may interact with certain drugs; therefore, if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform healthcare providers and exercise caution. If sudden muscle pain, weakness, fever, or other symptoms occur while taking this medication, inform a physician immediately and undergo testing. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic, and monitoring of liver function and muscle status is needed. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent misuse or deterioration.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture ingress. Additionally, it is best stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This storage method will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle