Glostatin Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily; if a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol is needed, treatment may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is from 10 to 80 mg once daily, and the dosage can be individualized based on treatment goals and response, with lipid levels reassessed and adjusted after 2 to 4 weeks. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia,

Child dose

For pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be appropriately adjusted based on therapy goals.

This medicine may cause muscle problems, so if symptoms like muscle pain or weakness occur, treatment should be stopped immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Particularly, if muscle enzyme levels rise significantly or serious myopathy is suspected, discontinuation of the medication is necessary. Patients with poor liver function or liver disease should not use this medicine, and it is important to have regular liver function tests. This medicine should not be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women, and women of childbearing age should take appropriate contraception while on this medication. Children, especially those under 10 years of age, should not take this medicine. Individuals with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, and patients with impaired kidney function should exercise additional caution when taking this medicine. This medicine interacts with many other drugs, so if any other medications are being used, it is essential to inform a doctor or pharmacist. Especially when used concurrently with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and some antihypertensive medications, dosage adjustments or discontinuation may be necessary. During the course of this medication, if symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, fever, etc., occur, healthcare professionals should be informed immediately. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so one should visit a medical institution immediately for treatment based on symptoms. This medicine should be kept out of the reach of children and stored safely in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, shedding skin, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help keep the medication's effectiveness safely.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle