Newpex Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. If a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is from 10 mg to 80 mg once daily. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust the dosage. In patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dose is 10 mg once daily.

Child dose

For pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and the maximum recommended dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosing may be adjusted according to treatment goals for more than 4 weeks.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms, so if muscle pain or weakness worsens, or creatine kinase levels significantly increase, it should be discontinued immediately. It should not be used in individuals with an allergy to this drug, those with severe liver disease or active liver disease, individuals with muscle disorders, pregnant or nursing women, and children under 10 years old. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, those with impaired kidney function, patients with hypothyroidism, and the elderly should use this medication with caution and closely monitor for muscle-related symptoms. Regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests should be conducted during treatment, and if symptoms of hepatitis or severe muscle pain occur, medical consultation should be sought immediately. Caution is advised regarding drug interactions as the blood concentration of this medication may increase or decrease when taken with certain drugs, especially when combined with antibiotics, antifungals, some antivirals, cyclosporine, grapefruit juice, etc. Women of childbearing age should use adequate contraception while taking this drug and should not use it if pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Nursing mothers should not take this medication and special attention should be paid to monitoring adverse effects in children or the elderly when taking this drug. There is no specific antidote for overdose; treatment is based on symptoms, and it should be stored out of reach of children. Rarely, skin rashes or severe skin reactions may occur, so if abnormal symptoms arise, discontinue use immediately and inform healthcare professionals.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• anaphylaxis
• erythema multiforme
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• lyell syndrome
• cholestatic jaundice
• jaundice
• generalized edema

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, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to ensure the medication's effectiveness is preserved safely over time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle