Unipitoh Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended starting dose for the treatment of hyperlipidemia is 10 mg once daily; however, if a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol levels is necessary, treatment may begin with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. It is administered within a dosing range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. After initiating treatment, lipid levels should be evaluated within 2 to 4 weeks to adjust the dose. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the daily dose is 1.

Child dose

The recommended starting dose for pediatric patients (ages 10-17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dosage should be adjusted with intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause muscular symptoms, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, or if there is a significant increase in creatine kinase levels, the medication should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Patients with liver function problems or active liver disease should not take this medication, and liver function tests must be conducted regularly. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are nursing should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception while on this medication. Children under the age of 10, patients with muscular diseases, and those with certain genetic lactose intolerance should also not take this medication. Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease should take this medication with caution, and those at high risk of myopathy should be closely monitored for muscular conditions. This medication can interact with certain drugs, so those taking other medications must inform their doctor or pharmacist. There is no special antidote in case of overdose, so treatment should be provided according to symptoms and regular checks of liver function and muscle enzymes should be performed. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should be stored sealed in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary problems.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This storage will help preserve the medication's effectiveness and safety for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle