Barostatina Tablets 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia, the initial dose is 10 mg once daily, which may be increased to 20 mg or 40 mg as needed. The maximum dosage is 80 mg, and it can be taken at any time of the day regardless of meals. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks of starting therapy to adjust the dosage. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the initial daily dose is 10 mg.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (aged 10 to 17 years) is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dosage of 20 mg per day. Dosage adjustments should be made at intervals of at least 4 weeks.

This medication may cause muscle problems, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or muscle weakness appear, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Patients at high risk for muscle damage should temporarily discontinue or use this medication cautiously. Patients with a known allergy to this medication, severe liver disease, pregnant women, or women who may become pregnant, as well as children under 10 years, should not take this medication. Patients with a history of liver disease or alcohol addiction should use this medication cautiously and undergo regular liver function tests. While this medication helps lower blood lipids, it may occasionally cause side effects such as abnormal liver function, muscle pain, dyspepsia, and headaches. If severe muscle pain or weakness develops, inform a doctor immediately, and if necessary, blood tests will be conducted to check for muscle damage. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications you are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should practice effective contraception while taking it. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function are at increased risk of muscle damage and should be cautious while taking it. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be symptomatic with monitoring of liver function and muscle condition. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough + fever, breathing difficulties, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden onset

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve its effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle