Daewoong Bio Atorvastatin Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and if needed, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. It is administered in the range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, and individual adjustments should be made based on treatment goals and patient response. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust the dosage accordingly. The goal of treatment is to lower LDL cholesterol levels, so it is recommended to use LDL cholesterol levels for evaluating the initiation of treatment and treatment response. However, if LDL cholesterol levels cannot be used, total cholesterol levels may be monitored for treatment response. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the administered dosage is 10 to 80 mg once daily, in conjunction with other lipid-lowering treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis) or when such lipid-lowering treatments are not possible.

Child dose

For pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted at intervals of at least 4 weeks according to the treatment goals.

This medication may cause muscular symptoms, so if muscle pain or weakness is severe or if creatine kinase levels significantly increase, the patient should stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. This medication can affect liver function, so it should not be used in patients with liver disease or elevated liver function test results, and regular liver function tests should be performed during treatment. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while on this medication. This medication should not be used in children under 10 years old, and elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function are at higher risk for myopathy and should exercise caution. There are many drug interactions, so it is imperative to inform the doctor, especially when used in conjunction with certain antibiotics, antifungals, HIV medications, and some lipid-lowering agents, as dose adjustments or cessation may be needed. If fever, weakness, or unexplained muscle pain occurs during treatment, healthcare professionals should be notified immediately, and if severe skin rash or allergic reactions occur, the medication should be discontinued. The consumption of grapefruit juice should be avoided as it may increase blood concentration levels of the medication. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be symptomatic, and it is important to keep this medication out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fever
• nasopharyngitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain
• loss of appetite

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle