Ador Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. If a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol is needed, treatment may be started with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily, and it should be individualized according to treatment goals and response. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks of starting treatment, and the dosage should be adjusted accordingly. Additionally, in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia,

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (aged 10 to 17 years) is 10 mg once daily, and the recommended maximum dose is 20 mg per day. The dosage should be adjusted according to the treatment goals for individual patients.

This medicine may cause symptoms related to the muscles, so if there is severe muscle pain or muscle weakness, or a significant increase in creatine kinase levels, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Patients with liver function problems or active liver disease should not take this medicine, and if liver function test results are abnormally high, use should be stopped. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing women should not take this medicine, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while on treatment. Children, especially those under 10 years of age, should not take this medicine, and elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function should be cautious as they are at higher risk for muscle abnormalities. This medicine can alter the blood concentration when taken with certain medications, so make sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are currently taking any other medications. Certain foods, such as grapefruit juice, may also affect the blood concentration of this medicine, so it is advisable to avoid excessive consumption. If symptoms such as fatigue, malaise, fever, muscle pain, or muscle weakness occur during treatment, inform healthcare providers immediately and receive an examination. This medicine may cause allergic reactions or severe skin rashes, and symptoms such as difficulty breathing, so if these occur, discontinue use immediately and visit a hospital. It is important to regularly check liver function and blood creatine kinase levels for abnormal signs.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound fatigue, sudden and very severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

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

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the efficacy of the drug and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle