Lipidant Tablets 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

Hyperlipidemia: The recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, but for patients requiring more LDL cholesterol reduction, the starting dose can be 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Dosage range is from 10 mg to 80 mg once daily, and it should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient characteristics; lipid levels should be analyzed within 2-4 weeks after starting or adjusting the dose. The treatment goal is to reduce LDL cholesterol levels; therefore, it is recommended to monitor LDL cholesterol levels during the initiation of treatment and evaluation of treatment response. However, if LDL cholesterol levels cannot be monitored, total cholesterol levels may be used for assessing treatment response.

Child dose

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17): The recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dosage should be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more according to treatment goals.

This medication can cause muscle-related side effects; therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, or if there is a significant rise in creatine kinase levels, treatment should be stopped immediately. This medication should not be administered to patients with severe liver dysfunction or active liver disease, and patients with any signs of liver dysfunction should undergo regular liver function tests. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Children, especially those under 10 years old, should not be given this medication. Caution is required for patients with reduced kidney function or the elderly due to increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis; these patients should have regular assessments of muscle condition and blood tests. This medication may increase blood concentration when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals, so it is essential to consult a physician or pharmacist. If symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur during treatment, immediate notification of healthcare professionals is necessary, and blood tests may be required to check for muscle damage. This medication may increase blood levels when taken with grapefruit juice, so it is recommended to avoid grapefruit juice consumption. This medication contains lactose; therefore, patients with lactose intolerance should consult with healthcare professionals before taking it. Regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests are recommended during treatment, and if any abnormal symptoms arise, treatment should be stopped immediately and consult healthcare providers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination problems

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• malaise
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• exhaustion
• fever
• rhinitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that prevents air and moisture exposure, and it is crucial to keep it at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This storage will maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle