Lipinon 80 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is atorvastatin at 10 mg once daily, but for patients requiring additional LDL cholesterol reduction, treatment may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in a dose range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and responses, and lipid levels should be analyzed and adjusted accordingly 2 to 4 weeks after initiation or dose adjustment.

This medication may lead to unusual symptoms in the muscles, so if symptoms like muscle pain or weakness worsen, or if creatine kinase levels rise significantly, use must be discontinued immediately. This medication should not be used in patients with certain liver diseases or muscle diseases, in pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, in children under 10 years, or in patients taking certain medications. Patients with poor liver function or alcohol dependence should exercise extra caution while using this medication and undergo regular liver function tests. Since this medication can alter blood concentrations when taken with certain drugs, patients must inform their doctor or pharmacist when taking other medications concurrently. If symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever develop while taking this medication, medical attention should be sought immediately. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking this medication. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function are at a higher risk of muscle disease, so extra caution is needed during use, and regular health checks are required. In cases of overdose, there are no specific detoxification methods, and it is important to receive treatment according to symptoms and undergo liver function and muscle-related tests. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container safely.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

This medication is a white oval film-coated tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle