Bastatin Tablets 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and in cases where greater LDL-cholesterol reduction is required, it may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosing range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. Initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient characteristics, with lipid levels analyzed and adjustments made within 2 to 4 weeks after initiating treatment or adjusting dosages.

Child dose

For heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in pediatric patients (ages 10-17), the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Doses should be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more according to the therapeutic goals.

This medication may cause unusual symptoms in the muscles, so if muscle pain or weakness worsens, or if creatine kinase levels rise significantly, it must be discontinued. Patients at high risk for severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis may need to temporarily stop taking the medication. This medication can impact liver function, so patients with liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels should not take it, and must undergo regular liver function tests while on it. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. It should not be administered to children under 10 years of age, nor to patients with certain genetic lactase deficiency. Alcoholics or patients with a history of liver disease, elderly patients, and those with reduced kidney function should use this medication cautiously and be carefully monitored for muscle-related side effects. Furthermore, this medication may interact with various drugs, so if other medications are being taken, one must consult a doctor or pharmacist. Caution is especially necessary when taken with CYP3A4 inhibitors or certain antibiotics and antivirals. If symptoms like muscle pain, weakness, or fever occur during treatment, healthcare professionals must be notified immediately. During treatment, appropriate contraception should be used, and upon confirmation of pregnancy, the medication must be discontinued immediately. Children, the elderly, and patients with reduced kidney or liver function should take special care while using this medication. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment must be administered according to symptoms, along with liver function and muscle-related testing. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and kept in the original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, severe dermatological reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound general weakness, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture and should ideally be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle