Lipar 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dosage is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. If a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, the starting dose can be 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Administer in a range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. Lipid levels should be monitored and the dosage adjusted within 2 to 4 weeks after starting the treatment. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dose is 10 mg once daily.

Child dose

The recommended initial dosage for pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, and the maximum dosage is 20 mg once daily. Dose adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms; therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs or if creatine kinase levels rise significantly, the medication should be stopped immediately, and medical consultation is required. There is a risk of serious muscle diseases, such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, so caution is especially needed for patients with poor kidney function or liver disease. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to this medication, severely impaired liver functions, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, children under the age of 10, and those taking specific medications should not take this medication. Patients with heavy alcohol use or a history of liver disease, elderly patients, and those with hypothyroidism should consult a doctor before taking this medication and closely monitor for muscle-related side effects. Regular liver function tests are recommended as liver function abnormalities may occur during treatment; if symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or fatigue appear, medical attention should be sought immediately. Women planning to become pregnant while taking this medication must use appropriate contraception, and if pregnancy is confirmed, the medication should be discontinued. Additionally, this medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women, and it is safer to discontinue breastfeeding. Due to numerous drug interactions, especially with antibiotics, antifungals, HIV therapies, certain antihypertensives, oral contraceptives, grapefruit juice, etc., it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking them together. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so symptomatic treatment should be received and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be monitored regularly. Keep this medication out of the reach of children, and store it in the original container to prevent misuse or quality deterioration.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of mucous membranes in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, breathing difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

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 prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained, and degradation can be prevented.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

[For domestic use] 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle [For export] 30T (10T/PTPX3)