Hearthons Atorvastatin Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily of atorvastatin; however, for patients requiring greater reductions in LDL cholesterol levels, therapy may be initiated with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication can be administered in a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. Initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient characteristics, and lipid levels should be analyzed 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment or after dosage adjustments.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (aged 10 to 17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, and the recommended maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosage may be appropriately adjusted according to treatment goals.

This medication may cause muscle symptoms; if symptoms such as myalgia, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur, consult a doctor immediately. Particularly, if muscle enzyme levels increase significantly, treatment should be discontinued, as there is a risk of renal impairment due to severe muscle damage. This medication can affect liver function, so it should not be used by patients with liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and nursing mothers should not take this medication. It should not be given to children, especially those under 10 years of age. Precautions should be taken when used by individuals with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease. Patients over 70 years old are at higher risk of muscle-related side effects, so dosage adjustments and regular monitoring are necessary. This medication can increase blood concentration and risk of side effects when taken with certain other drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Taking it with grapefruit juice may increase blood concentration, so excessive intake should be avoided. If symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, malaise, fever, skin rash, hives, or difficulty breathing occur while taking this medication, inform medical personnel immediately. Regular liver function tests and muscle enzyme tests are important while on this medication. Store this medication out of reach of children and keep it in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues associated with coughing and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden,

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• malaise
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fatigue
• fever
• rhinitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, and it is best to avoid extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle