Parotin Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for treating hyperlipidemia is 10 mg once daily, which may be increased to 20 mg or 40 mg if necessary. The dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. After starting treatment and adjusting the dosage, lipid levels should be assessed within 2 to 4 weeks to adjust the dose accordingly. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosing range is also 10 to 80 mg once daily.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10-17) is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dosage may be adjusted based on treatment goals and should be monitored every 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause abnormalities in the muscles; thus, if muscle pain or weakness occurs, you must inform your doctor immediately. If severe muscle damage or rhabdomyolysis is suspected, treatment should be stopped, and patients with weakened kidney function should be particularly cautious. This medication should not be used by patients with allergic reactions to it, those with active liver disease, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or children under the age of 10. Caution is also warranted for patients with poor liver function or a history of liver disease, such as alcoholics, and they should undergo regular liver function tests. The blood concentration of this medication may increase or decrease when taken with certain drugs, so you must inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, treatment should be interrupted immediately. This medication should be taken with caution, including avoiding grapefruit juice, which may increase its blood concentration. Elderly patients or those with kidney impairment are at higher risk of myopathy and should be monitored closely. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Store out of reach of children and keep in the original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema and anaphylaxis), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, anaphylaxis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (mucocutaneous syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, cough with fever accompanying respiratory distress, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid storing in places that are too hot or too cold, and keep it in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle