Huni's Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet 20mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dosage of atorvastatin is 10 mg once daily. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol levels, treatment may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage can be given within the range of 10-80 mg once daily, and should be adjusted individually based on treatment goals and response. Lipid levels should be analyzed and dosage adjusted within 2-4 weeks after starting treatment.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dosage for pediatric patients (ages 10-17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dosage of 20 mg daily. The dosage should be adjusted according to treatment goals with intervals of at least 4 weeks.

This medication may cause unusual symptoms in the muscles, so if muscle pain or weakness occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. There is a risk of serious muscle damage known as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, particularly after severe infections, hypotension, or major surgeries. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to it, have liver disease, muscle disease, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Children, especially those under 10 years of age, should not take this medication. Patients with poor liver function or those who consume alcohol excessively should take this medication with caution and have regular liver function tests. This medication is metabolized in the liver; therefore, using it in conjunction with certain antibiotics, antifungals, or HIV treatments may increase drug concentration and risk of side effects. Grapefruit juice, in particular, can increase blood concentration of this drug, so it should not be consumed excessively. While taking this medication, inform your doctor immediately if symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur, and blood tests may be necessary to check for muscle damage. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication and should use effective contraception while on it. Nursing mothers should also avoid taking this medication for safety. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function are at higher risk of muscle damage when taking this medication and should be particularly cautious. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so you should visit a medical institution immediately for treatment according to symptoms. This medication 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 rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, breathlessness or difficulty in breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever or difficulty breathing, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, vision disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a well-sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to effectively preserve the drug's efficacy.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle