Bipito 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin taken once daily, and for patients requiring more LDL-cholesterol reduction, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. Initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient characteristics, with lipid values analyzed and dosages adjusted after 2 to 4 weeks.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (age 10 to 17), the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and the maximum recommended dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause unusual muscle symptoms, so if muscle pain or weakness occurs, you should inform your doctor immediately. Particularly, if muscle-related enzyme levels greatly increase, you may need to discontinue this medication. If you have liver dysfunction or a history of liver disease, you must consult your doctor before using this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and proper contraception is advised during its use. Nursing mothers should also not use this medication. Children, especially those under 10 years of age, should not take this medication. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease should exercise caution while using this medication. Elderly individuals have a higher risk of muscle-related side effects and should be particularly cautious when taking it. Drug interactions may occur when taken with other medications, so you must inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications you are currently taking, especially with specific antibiotics, antifungals, HIV treatments, certain heart medications, antacids, and oral contraceptives. Regular liver function tests and muscle enzyme tests should be conducted during the use of this medication, and you should consult healthcare professionals if any unusual symptoms occur. There are no specific antidotes for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be provided according to the symptoms. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle