Atroad 10 mg Tablets (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily. If greater LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, treatment may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosing range is 10 to 80 mg once daily, and it should be adjusted individually based on treatment goals and patient response. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks post-initiation to adjust the dose as necessary.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17), the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dosage adjustments should be made with intervals of at least 4 weeks between adjustments, based on the patient's response.

This medication may carry a risk of muscle problems, so it should be discontinued immediately if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, or if there is a significant increase in creatine kinase levels. In particular situations such as severe infections, hypotension, major surgery, or trauma, treatment may need to be paused. This medication should not be used by individuals with certain allergic reactions, severely impaired liver function, muscle disorders, pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 10 years of age, or those taking certain antiviral agents. Patients with liver or kidney diseases, the elderly, or those with hypothyroidism - who are at a higher risk of muscle problems - should use this medication cautiously, and it is important to periodically check the muscle condition and blood tests before and during treatment. Generally, this medication has few side effects, but various symptoms such as fatigue, indigestion, headache, muscle pain, liver function abnormalities, and allergic reactions may occur, so consult a doctor if any unusual symptoms arise. Also, since this medication is metabolized in the liver, patients with liver diseases should undergo liver function tests before starting and regularly during treatment. Women who could become pregnant must use effective contraception while taking this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, use must be stopped immediately. This medication can interact with various drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform a doctor or pharmacist, especially when used in combination with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, immunosuppressants, grapefruit juice, etc. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment will be according to symptoms, monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container, and ongoing collection of safety and side effects data from clinical trials and post-marketing surveys necessitates regular consultations with healthcare professionals.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with coughing and fever, respiratory issues, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle