Tobast Tablet 40mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

Atorvastatin can be administered once daily at any time, with or without food. The recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and if more substantial LDL cholesterol reduction is required, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg. The dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. Start of treatment and dosage adjustments should be determined based on lipid profile analysis results at 2 to 4 weeks after initiation. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia,

This medication should be discontinued immediately upon the occurrence of muscle-related adverse reactions. Particularly, if muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur, prompt consultation with a doctor is necessary. This medication should not be administered to patients with poor liver function or active liver disease. If symptoms of liver dysfunction occur, inform a physician immediately. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Appropriate contraception must be used during treatment. Patients with a history of alcohol addiction or liver disease should take caution when using this medication and must undergo regular liver function tests. This medication may increase drug concentrations or risk of side effects when taken with certain medications; therefore, it is imperative to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications currently being taken. Elderly patients or patients with impaired kidney function are at increased risk for muscle-related adverse reactions, hence careful monitoring is necessary while on this medication. In the event of overdose, there is no specific antidote, thus treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be monitored. This medication should not be given to children, especially those under 10 years of age, and children over 10 should be used under medical supervision. During administration, if symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever appear, inform a doctor immediately for examination. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• pallor
• severe allergic reactions
• severe rash with fever
• blisters
• skin peeling

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage ensures the safe maintenance of the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle