Torvis Tablet (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose to treat hyperlipidemia is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. For patients requiring greater reductions in LDL cholesterol levels, treatment may start with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered within a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. Within 2-4 weeks of initiating treatment and dose adjustment, lipid levels should be analyzed and the dosage adjusted accordingly. The treatment objective is to reduce LDL cholesterol levels, so LDL cholesterol levels should be utilized for evaluation during treatment initiation and response.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (ages 10-17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg once daily. Dose adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause muscle issues, so if there is severe muscle pain or weakness or a significant increase in muscle enzyme levels, use should be stopped immediately. This medication should not be used in individuals with certain diseases or conditions such as liver disease, pregnant women, children under 10 years old, and people taking specific medications. Those with liver or kidney problems, alcoholics, elderly individuals, and those at high risk for myopathy should use this medication with great caution and regular examinations under a doctor's guidance are necessary. While taking this medication, various side effects may occur, such as liver function abnormalities, allergic reactions, digestive disorders, headaches, and muscle pain. If symptoms are severe or persistent, one should consult a healthcare professional. Particularly, this medication may have a high potential for interactions with other drugs, so if you are currently taking any medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist, and it is advisable to avoid certain foods like grapefruit juice. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should ensure proper contraception while on the medication. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so it is important to adhere to the dosage and seek immediate medical attention if unusual symptoms arise. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored safely in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, consciousness confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This way, the effectiveness and safety of the medication can be preserved for a long time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle