Il Yang Atorvastatin Tablets 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia: The recommended starting dose is 10 mg atorvastatin once daily, but for patients requiring more significant LDL cholesterol reduction, starting doses of 20 mg or 40 mg once daily can be considered. This medication is administered in a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after initiation of treatment and dose adjustments should be made accordingly. Homozygous

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10-17): The recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg once daily. The dose should be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause muscle symptoms, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, it should be discontinued immediately and a physician consulted. This medication can affect liver function; thus, it should not be taken if there is liver disease or elevated liver function test values. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. Children, especially those under 10 years of age, should not take this medication, while those aged between 10 and 18 years should follow medical advice. Patients with a history of excessive alcohol consumption or liver disease should use this medication with caution. This medication may interact with other drugs, so anyone currently taking other medications must inform their doctor or pharmacist. Caution is especially necessary when taking it together with specific antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and some heart medications. If sudden muscle pain, weakness, fever, or fatigue occurs during treatment, medical personnel should be notified immediately. It is important to undergo regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests while taking this medication. There is no specific antidote in case of overdose, so appropriate treatment should be given according to symptoms, and blood tests should be conducted to assess liver function and muscle status. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored sealed in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough + fever, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fever
• rhinopharyngitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain
• loss of appetite

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air or moisture. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This helps maintain the drug's efficacy safely.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle