Atoratorol Tablets 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once a day. Patients requiring greater LDL cholesterol reduction may start with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily (in cases requiring a reduction of 45% or more in LDL cholesterol). This medication is administered in a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. The starting and maintenance doses should be tailored to the patient's characteristics based on treatment objectives and responses.

Child dose

The recommended starting dose for pediatric patients (10 to 17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosing should be adjusted appropriately according to therapeutic goals.

This medication may cause muscle issues; if you experience muscle pain or weakness, stop using it immediately and consult your doctor. This medication should not be used in patients with certain liver diseases or severely impaired liver function. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication and should use adequate contraception while taking it. This medication is not administered to children, especially those under 10 years of age. Alcoholics or those with a history of liver disease should use this medication cautiously and should undergo regular liver function tests. This medication may increase specific enzyme levels in the blood, thus periodic testing is necessary during treatment. When taking this medication with others, it may increase the risk of side effects due to interactions, so all medications must be disclosed to the doctor. Special caution is required when used with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and specific cardiovascular medications. This medication should not be taken with grapefruit juice, as it may increase blood concentration. If symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever appear during treatment, inform your doctor immediately, and if necessary, a blood test should be conducted to verify muscle damage. This medication is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding; hence it should be avoided during breastfeeding. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function may have a higher risk of side effects, thus dosage adjustment and monitoring are necessary. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle enzyme tests should be performed regularly. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• paleness
• severe rash with high fever
• blisters
• skin peeling
• pain in oral/eye mucosa

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 protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle