Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate 40mg Tablet

Adult dose

The recommended initial dosage for the treatment of hyperlipidemia is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, and if greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is required, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The total dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and the patient's response, and lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment.

This medication may cause abnormal symptoms in the muscles, so if you experience severe muscle pain or weakness, you should stop treatment immediately and consult a doctor. In particular, if there is a significant increase in muscle enzyme levels or if rhabdomyolysis is suspected, treatment must be discontinued. Patients with poor liver function or active liver disease should not take this medication, and regular liver function tests should be conducted when liver function abnormalities are suspected. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and women who are breastfeeding should not take this medication, and fertile women should use appropriate contraception. Children under 10 years old or patients with muscle disorders should also not take this medication. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease should consult a doctor before use and proceed with caution. Moreover, patients with impaired kidney function are at risk of myopathy so caution is necessary. This medication may have altered blood concentrations when taken with certain drugs, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, fever, etc. occur during treatment, notify medical personnel immediately and get checked. Keep this medication out of reach of children and store 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 high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

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 protect it from air and moisture, and keep it at room temperature away from direct sunlight. By maintaining appropriate temperature and environment, the effectiveness and safety of the medication can be preserved.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle