Apeco Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily. If greater reduction of LDL cholesterol is required, the dose may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Dosing is typically within the range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, and individual adjustments should be made based on treatment goals and patient characteristics. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust the dosage accordingly. In patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosing is 10 to 80 mg once daily, used together with other lipid-lowering therapies, or when those therapies are not feasible.

Child dose

For pediatric patients (ages 10-17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. The dosing interval should be adjusted based on the patient's cholesterol level and treatment goals with a minimum interval of 4 weeks.

This medication may cause unusual symptoms in muscles, so if severe muscle pain or muscle weakness occurs, or if creatine kinase levels rise significantly, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. Patients with liver function issues or active liver disease should not use this medication. Patients with muscle disorders or those who have previously experienced muscle-related side effects should use this medication cautiously and may require regular testing. Women who are pregnant, potentially pregnant, or nursing should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use adequate contraception while taking this medication. This medication may interact with certain antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals, so if taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function are at increased risk for muscle-related side effects, so caution is needed when taking this medication. During treatment with this medication, regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests should be conducted, and it is important to inform healthcare providers of any adverse symptoms. Children, especially those under 10 years of age, should not use this medication, and for children over 10, long-term safety has not been adequately verified. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and treatment should be based on symptoms, requiring regular testing. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should be stored in its original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to safely preserve its efficacy.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle