Huinies Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet 10mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily; if greater reductions in LDL cholesterol are required, it may be increased to 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Generally, doses range from 10 mg to 80 mg once daily. Dosing should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient response, with lipid levels assessed 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust dosing if necessary.

Children's dosage

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 once daily. Dosage adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or more based on treatment goals.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms; therefore, if symptoms such as myalgia, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur, notify your doctor immediately and discontinue treatment. This medication should not be used in individuals with certain liver diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 10 years of age. Caution is required when administering to patients with a history of alcohol dependence, impaired liver function, or decreased kidney function; regular liver and kidney function testing should be performed. This medication may cause side effects such as liver dysfunction, dyspepsia, headache, dizziness, myalgia, skin rash, and allergic reactions. If these symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare professional. This medication can interact with other drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking, especially those that inhibit or induce enzymes involved in drug metabolism in the liver. This medication is contraindicated during pregnancy; therefore, women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication and discontinue it immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Breastfeeding mothers should not take this medication and should consider discontinuing breastfeeding or alternative treatments. If symptoms such as myalgia, fatigue, or fever occur while taking this drug, inform your physician immediately, and it is important to routinely check for muscle damage through blood tests. Special caution is needed when administering this medication to children and the elderly. Elderly patients are at higher risk for myopathy, hence more careful observation is necessary. In case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, appropriate treatment should be given based on symptoms, and tests to check liver function and muscle damage may be necessary. This medication should be stored in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight, out of the reach of children, ideally kept in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, abnormal respiratory symptoms accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it should be kept in a sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This helps preserve the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle