Apeco Tablets 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, start with 10 mg once daily, and may increase to 20 mg or 40 mg once daily as needed. Dosage should be administered within the range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, and individualized based on treatment goals and response. Lipid levels should be evaluated within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust the dosage accordingly. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the daily dose is 10 to 80 mg.

Child dose

For pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg per day. Dosage should be adjusted based on treatment goals at intervals of 4 weeks or longer.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms; if you experience severe muscle pain or weakness, you should stop taking it immediately and consult your doctor. This medication may affect liver function, so it should not be used in patients with liver disease or elevated liver function tests. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Children, especially those under 10 years old, should not use this medication, and the safety of long-term use in individuals under 18 has not been established. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease should exercise special caution when taking this medication. This medication may interact with other drugs, so you must inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are currently taking. Particularly, special caution is needed when used in conjunction with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and some antihypertensives. Regular liver function tests and blood tests should be performed while taking this medication, and any unusual symptoms should be reported immediately. This medication should be avoided with grapefruit juice, which can increase blood concentration and the risk of side effects. This product contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Additionally, it is important to inform healthcare professionals immediately if symptoms like muscle pain, fatigue, fever, etc., appear while taking this medication. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and kept in its original container for safety. In case of an overdose, as there are no specific antidotes, you should go to the hospital immediately for treatment based on symptoms.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe allergic reactions, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe skin reactions, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, respiratory issues, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever accompanying respiratory abnormalities, liver issues (jaundice), skin or eye.

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• lethargy
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fatigue
• fever
• rhinitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets, 100 tablets per bottle