Atorvastatin Tablets 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for treating hyperlipidemia is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, and for patients requiring more significant LDL-cholesterol reduction, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Generally, it is administered within a range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. Both the initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on the treatment goals and patient's characteristics, and lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment for further dosage adjustments.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg per day. The dosage should be adjusted according to the treatment goals.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms, so if you experience severe muscle pain or weakness, you should immediately stop taking it and consult a physician. In particular, if muscle enzyme levels rise significantly or muscle disease is suspected, the medication should be discontinued. Patients with weakened kidney function due to severe infections or surgeries may need to temporarily stop taking the medication. This drug should not be used in patients with poor liver function or active liver disease. It should not be administered to pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, or breastfeeding women, as well as children under 10 years of age. You should also avoid taking this medication if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease should use this medication with caution. Patients with impaired kidney function, hypothyroidism, or a history of muscle disorders should consult a physician before taking this medication. Elderly patients should be cautious as they have a higher risk of developing muscle disease. This medication can interact with various drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. In particular, dosage adjustments may be necessary when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, or immunosuppressants. Grapefruit juice can increase the blood concentration of this medication, so excessive intake should be avoided. If you experience any symptoms of liver dysfunction or muscle pain, fatigue, fever, etc. while taking this drug, you should inform your physician immediately and undergo testing. Regular liver function tests and muscle enzyme tests are recommended while on this medication. Women who are pregnant should ensure adequate contraception and discontinue use if pregnancy is confirmed. Breastfeeding women should not take this medication and it is safer to stop breastfeeding. The safety and efficacy in children or the elderly have not been sufficiently confirmed, so you should follow your physician's advice. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be based on symptoms while monitoring liver function and muscle status. Store this medication out of the reach of children, and keep it in the original container to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy and safety over time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle