Lato Ba Tablets 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for hyperlipidemia is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, but in patients where a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is required, treatment may be initiated with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily (only if a reduction of 45% or more in LDL cholesterol is needed). The drug is administered in a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. Both the initial dosage and maintenance dosage should be individualized according to the treatment goals and response.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (10 to 17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, and the recommended maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. In pediatric patients, doses greater than 20 mg have not been studied.

This drug may cause muscular problems, so if muscle pain or weakness occurs, treatment should be stopped immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Patients with poor liver function or liver disease should not use this medication, and regular liver function tests are necessary. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and effective contraceptive methods must be employed during the treatment. Children, especially those under 10 years of age, should not take this medication, and the long-term safety for adolescents under 18 has not been adequately studied. This drug can interact with certain medications, so if anyone is taking other medications, they should always inform their doctor or pharmacist. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function have a higher risk of muscle-related side effects when taking this drug, so they should use it with more caution. During treatment, if symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur, it is important to inform a doctor immediately and undergo necessary tests. This drug contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance should not take it. Taking grapefruit juice with this drug can increase its blood concentration, so it is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be provided based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle status should be regularly monitored. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container to prevent quality deterioration or misuse.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of lips/eyes, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), erythema multiforme, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough + fever associated respiratory issues, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), systemic

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 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the medication's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle, For export - 30 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTP*3]