Hyutex Atorvastatin Tablet 20mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, and for patients requiring more LDL-cholesterol reduction, it can be initiated at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in a dosage range of 10 – 80 mg once daily, and the dosage should be adjusted based on treatment goals and patient characteristics within 2-4 weeks. The treatment goal is to lower LDL-cholesterol levels, so it is recommended to monitor LDL-cholesterol levels at the start of treatment and during treatment response evaluations. If LDL-cholesterol levels cannot be measured, total cholesterol levels can be used to monitor treatment response. For homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dose is 10 – 80 mg once daily, either in conjunction with other lipid-lowering treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis) or in cases where other lipid-lowering treatments are not viable.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (10-17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, and the recommended maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted every 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms, so if muscle pain or weakness worsens, consult a doctor immediately. Serious muscle problems such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis may occur, especially in patients with poor kidney function or elderly patients who should be monitored closely. This medication should not be used if there is an allergy to it or if there is severe liver dysfunction. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use adequate contraception while taking it. If taken with certain drugs, serum levels may increase, raising the risk of side effects, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you take other medications. If symptoms of liver dysfunction (e.g., nausea, vomiting, fatigue) occur, inform your doctor immediately and discontinue use. This medication is not administered to children, especially those under 10 years old. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle status should be regularly monitored. Store this medication out of reach of children and keep it in its original container. It's important to consult healthcare personnel immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms or discomfort while taking this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blistering, peeling skin, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe dermatologic reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the medication's efficacy and ensures safe use.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle