Lipien Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily; patients may start at once daily doses of 20 mg or 40 mg as needed. This drug 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 response, with lipid levels analyzed and doses adjusted within 2 to 4 weeks after treatment initiation.

Child dose

For pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg per day, and the maximum dose is 20 mg per day. Dosage should be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This drug may cause abnormal muscle symptoms, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. This drug should not be used in patients with certain liver diseases or severely impaired liver function. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this drug. This drug is not to be administered to children, particularly those under 10 years of age. Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease should have their liver function periodically monitored and should exercise caution when using this drug. This drug may interact with other medications, so if you are taking other drugs, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. In particular, the risk of muscle-related side effects may increase when used with certain antibiotics, antifungals, HIV treatments, and certain antihypertensives. While taking this drug, regular liver function tests and assessments for muscle-related issues should be conducted, and any adverse symptoms should be reported immediately. Taking this drug with grapefruit juice may increase blood concentration, thereby increasing the risk of side effects, so grapefruit juice should be avoided. During treatment with this drug, effective contraception should be used, and if pregnancy is confirmed, discontinue use immediately. Elderly patients or those with compromised renal function are at higher risk of myopathy and require additional caution. There is no specific antidote for overdose; treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle status should be carefully monitored. This drug should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with fever, blisters, exfoliative skin reactions, painful mucous membranes in mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with coughing and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle