Newtor 10 mg Tablet (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily. Patients requiring more LDL cholesterol reduction may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosing range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance dosing should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient response, and lipid levels should be analyzed within 2-4 weeks after starting therapy.

Child dose

For pediatric patients (10-17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg daily, and the maximum recommended dose is 20 mg daily. Dosing should be adjusted appropriately at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication can cause muscle symptoms, so you must immediately inform your doctor if you experience muscle pain or weakness, particularly if accompanied by fever or lethargy. Prior to taking this medication, liver function tests should be performed, and if any symptoms of liver dysfunction occur during treatment, notify your healthcare provider immediately. Caution is advised if you have a history of heavy alcohol consumption or liver disease, as hepatitis symptoms may arise. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication and should ensure appropriate contraception while taking it. It is also recommended that lactating women abstain from this medication and discontinue breastfeeding. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your healthcare provider. Caution is warranted, especially when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, HIV medications, and specific hypolipidemic drugs, as there may be an increased risk of muscle damage. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function are at a higher risk for muscle abnormalities, thus should take extra caution. This medication should not be administered to children, especially those under the age of 10, and long-term safety has not been sufficiently studied in adolescents over 10. There is no specific antidote for overdose; hence, strict adherence to the dosage is essential, and immediate consultation with a healthcare provider is necessary in the case of an overdose. Keep this medication out of reach of children and store it in its original container to prevent quality deterioration. If allergic reactions such as rash, hives, itching, fever, or difficulty breathing occur during medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. If myopathy or rhabdomyolysis is suspected, discontinue the medication, and urgent medical attention is required.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe allergic reaction, serious skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanying cough and fever, respiratory problems, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle