Huons Atorvastatin Tablet (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily; however, for patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol levels, the starting dose can be 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in the dosage range of 10 - 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on therapeutic goals and patient response.

Child dose

For pediatric patients (ages 10 - 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and the recommended maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted according to the individual therapeutic goals.

This medication may cause muscle symptoms; if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, or if there is a significant elevation in creatine kinase levels, discontinue use immediately. There is a risk of kidney problems in cases of suspected severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. This medication should not be administered to women with certain diseases or who are pregnant, children, and some patients with liver diseases. Alcoholics or patients with poor liver function should use this medication with increased caution and should undergo regular testing to prevent muscle symptoms. Additionally, this medication can cause liver dysfunction, so liver function tests should be performed regularly during treatment, and consultation with a doctor should be sought immediately if abnormal symptoms arise. There may be drug interactions while using this medication, so inform healthcare providers of all other medications being taken. Dose adjustment or discontinuation may be necessary, especially when used with certain antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, and women of childbearing age should ensure appropriate contraception during treatment. The elderly or patients with reduced kidney function are at an increased risk of myopathy and should take this medication with more caution. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic while closely monitoring liver function and muscle condition. Lastly, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema, angioedema of the skin), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, anaphylaxis, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), erythema multiforme, difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever, jaundice, severe systemic lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• lethargy
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fatigue
• 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 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to preserve the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle