Hushta Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for hyperlipidemia is 10 mg atorvastatin once daily. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, treatment may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in a dose range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient characteristics, and lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after treatment initiation.

Child dose

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17) is 10 mg once daily, with a recommended maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. The dose should be adjusted according to individual patient needs with an interval of at least 4 weeks.

This medication may cause adverse reactions related to muscles; discontinue use and consult a doctor if you experience severe or persistent muscle pain or weakness. This medication may affect liver function; do not use if you have liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels, and undergo regular liver function tests during use. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not take this medication and should use appropriate contraception during treatment. This medication is also not recommended for women who are breastfeeding; consider discontinuing breastfeeding or exploring alternative treatments. Children under the age of 10 and patients with muscle diseases should not take this medication. Alcoholics or patients with a history of liver disease should use this medication with caution, and elderly people are also at a higher risk of myopathy, so precaution is necessary. This drug may interact with certain medications, so be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other drugs. Grapefruit juice can increase the blood concentration of this medication, so avoid consumption of grapefruit juice. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, or fever occur, inform your doctor immediately and get checked; in serious cases, treatment may need to be stopped. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should exercise caution before taking it. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment will be based on symptoms; liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be checked regularly. Keep this medication out of reach of children and store it in its original container to maintain its quality. Regular check-ups and monitoring of symptoms are necessary during the use of this medication, and if any abnormal symptoms arise, consult a professional immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, blistering dermatitis, mucocutaneous syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, myositis, liver failure, cholestatic jaundice, jaundice, mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), erythema multiforme, difficulty breathing, asthma, acute renal failure, severe edema, hypertension, severe muscle weakness

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container that protects it from air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White, round, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle