Myungmun Atorvastatin Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, and for patients needing greater LDL cholesterol reduction, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosing should be individualized within a range of 10 to 80 mg once daily based on treatment goals and patient characteristics, with lipid levels assessed within 2 to 4 weeks after initiation or dose adjustment to guide further dosing.

Child dose

For pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, and the maximum recommended dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted based on the patient's response at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This drug may cause muscle abnormalities, so if there is severe muscle pain or weakness, or a significant increase in creatine kinase levels, treatment should be discontinued immediately. Particularly, patients at risk of impaired kidney function due to serious infections or surgeries are advised to temporarily halt the use of this medication. This drug should not be used in patients with certain allergic reactions or liver disease, muscle disorders, in pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in children under 10 years old. Patients with a history of alcohol dependence or liver disease, impaired kidney function, hypothyroidism, or the elderly should take this medication with caution. This medication can affect liver function, so regular liver function tests are necessary before and during treatment. Women of childbearing age must use effective contraception while taking this drug, and should discontinue it immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication can interact with several other drugs, so it's essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications being taken. Caution is especially required when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, some antihypertensives, and oral contraceptives. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle-related tests should be performed. Keep this medication out of the reach of children, and store it in its original container to prevent misuse or deterioration. If symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur during treatment, notify healthcare personnel immediately and undergo evaluation. This drug has been rarely reported to cause serious muscle abnormalities, liver dysfunction, or allergic reactions in some patients in clinical trials and post-marketing studies, so caution is warranted.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of mucous membranes in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory symptoms with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, decreased urine output.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle