Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate Tablet 20mg

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily. For patients requiring additional LDL-cholesterol reduction, therapy may begin at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage may be administered within a range of 10-80 mg once daily, individualized according to treatment goals and patient response. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, a dosage of 10-80 mg once daily is administered.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10-17), the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dosage adjustments should be made with an interval of at least four weeks.

This medication may cause muscle-related abnormalities, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, discontinue immediately and consult a doctor. It can affect liver function, so it should not be taken if there is liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Children under 10 years of age should not take it, and adolescents aged 10 and older should use it only after consulting a specialist. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease should exercise caution when taking this medication, and regular liver function tests are recommended. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it's essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist, especially when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, some blood pressure medications, and oral contraceptives. It is advisable to avoid consuming grapefruit juice while taking this medication, as grapefruit juice can increase its blood concentration and heighten the risk of side effects. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, fever, etc., occur, it is crucial to notify medical personnel immediately and undergo necessary examinations. This medication can cause liver function abnormalities and, rarely, severe liver damage, so regular liver function tests must be conducted before and during treatment. Adequate contraceptive methods should be used during treatment, and if pregnancy occurs, this medication should be discontinued immediately. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be taken by patients with lactose intolerance. Elderly patients or those with renal impairment are at increased risk for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, so further precautions are needed during use, and regular monitoring is essential. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so symptomatic treatment must be administered, and liver function and muscle condition should be examined. Store out of reach of children and seal in the original container for storage.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, vascular angioedema, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, mucocutaneous syndrome, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, dyspnea, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, flushing

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, avoiding extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle