Rivatin Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily. For patients requiring greater LDL-cholesterol reduction, it may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered within a range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses are individualized based on patient characteristics, with lipid levels analyzed every 2 to 4 weeks to adjust the dosage. The goal of treatment is to lower LDL-cholesterol levels, so it is recommended to monitor LDL-cholesterol levels at the start of treatment and during response evaluations. However, if LDL-cholesterol levels cannot be monitored, total cholesterol levels may be used to monitor treatment response. In patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the treatment dose is 10 to 80 mg once daily, administered in conjunction with other lipid-lowering therapies (e.g., LDL apheresis) or if such therapies are not possible.

Child dose

The recommended starting dose for pediatric patients (10 to 17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted according to treatment goals and be administered with at least 4-week intervals.

This medication may cause muscle abnormalities, so patients should consult a doctor immediately if they experience muscle pain or weakness symptoms. For patients at a high risk of muscle damage, it may be necessary to temporarily suspend or discontinue this medication. Patients with poor liver function or a history of liver disease must consult a doctor before using this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and effective contraception should be used during treatment. It is also safe for breastfeeding women to avoid using this medication. Children, especially those under 10 years old, should not use this medication. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function should use it cautiously due to a higher risk of muscle abnormalities. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so patients taking other medications must inform their doctor or pharmacist. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and appropriate treatment should be administered according to symptoms. Liver function and muscle condition should be regularly monitored. Store this medication out of reach of children and keep it in its original container for safety. If symptoms of hepatitis, skin rash, or allergic reactions such as hives occur during treatment, stop taking the medication immediately and inform medical staff. This medication can elevate blood sugar levels, so patients at risk of diabetes must carefully manage their blood glucose levels. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, fever, etc., appear, consult a doctor immediately and undergo tests.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fever
• rhinitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain
• loss of appetite

This medication should be stored in a well-sealed container to prevent air or moisture ingress. It is important to maintain storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the medication's effectiveness and safety for a longer duration.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle