Lipoadin 40 mg Tablet (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for treating hyperlipidemia is 10 mg once daily, and if more LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The medication is administered in a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient characteristics, and lipid levels should be evaluated within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment.

This medication may cause serious side effects related to muscles, so if there are severe muscle pain or weakness symptoms, or if there is a significant increase in creatine kinase levels, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to its components, have active liver disease, or have muscle disorder. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, breastfeeding women, and children under 10 years old should not use this medication. Patients with liver function issues, alcohol dependence, or kidney dysfunction should exercise caution when taking this medication and should regularly monitor liver function and muscle condition. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is important to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications you are currently taking, especially when using certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and some cholesterol-lowering medications. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or fever occur during treatment, it is important to notify medical staff immediately and undergo testing. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking this medication, and discontinue use immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Additionally, taking this medication with grapefruit juice may increase drug concentrations, so it is best to avoid grapefruit juice. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be based on symptoms while monitoring liver function and blood tests. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and store it in the original container to prevent misuse or quality degradation.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, difficulty or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is advisable to keep it in a cool room away from direct sunlight. By storing it this way, the efficacy of the medication can be maintained for a longer time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle