Atatin Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for hyperlipidemia is 10 mg once daily, and for patients requiring greater LDL-cholesterol reduction, it can be initiated at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Typically administered in dosages ranging from 10 mg to 80 mg once daily. After initiation and dose adjustment, lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks to adjust dosage. As the goal of treatment is to reduce LDL-cholesterol levels, it is recommended to use LDL-cholesterol levels to assess treatment response during the initiation of therapy and evaluation. However, if LDL cholesterol levels cannot be used, total cholesterol levels should be used to monitor treatment response. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosage is 10 mg to 80 mg once daily, either used in conjunction with other lipid-lowering therapies (e.g., LDL apheresis) or when such lipid-lowering treatments are not feasible.

Child dose

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

This medication may cause muscle problems, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, you should stop taking it immediately and consult your doctor. Patients with liver function problems or active liver diseases should not take this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as those who are breastfeeding, should not use this medication. Children under 10 years old should not take this medication. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease should always consult their doctor before taking this medication. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so if you are currently taking other medications, please inform your doctor or pharmacist. It is important to regularly monitor liver function and muscle condition while taking this medication. Severe muscle pain, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, or muscle pain accompanied by fever should prompt an immediate consultation with a doctor. This medication may elevate blood sugar levels in some patients, so patients at risk for diabetes should carefully manage their blood sugar. Care should be taken when taking grapefruit juice or certain antibiotics and antifungals, as these may increase drug concentration and the risk of side effects. Generally, this medication should not be taken during pregnancy, and if pregnancy is confirmed while taking it, it should be stopped immediately. This medication should be administered to children and the elderly with caution, particularly as the elderly are at higher risk for muscle-related side effects. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be administered according to symptoms, following doctor's instructions. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original packaging to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, jaundice, liver failure, dyspnea, asthma attack, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, thrombocytopenia, vasculitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (toxic epidermal necrolysis), erythema multiforme, generalized edema, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, severe edema, and elevated blood pressure.

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 prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle