Ritostin Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and for patients needing greater LDL-cholesterol reduction, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The typical dosing range is 10 - 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individually adjusted based on therapeutic goals and patient response, with lipid levels analyzed within 2-4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust the dose.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients (ages 10-17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and the maximum recommended dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosage can be adjusted based on therapeutic goals at intervals of more than 4 weeks.

This drug can cause muscle problems, so if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, stop using it immediately and consult a doctor. This medication should not be used by patients with poor liver function, specific muscle diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 10 years of age. Patients with a history of liver disease or alcohol addiction need to use this drug with caution, requiring regular liver function tests and health status monitoring. This medication can raise blood sugar levels, so patients at risk of diabetes should manage their blood sugar closely. When taken with specific medications, blood concentration may increase or decrease, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers about concurrent medications as dosage adjustments may be necessary. This drug is contraindicated in pregnant women, and fertile women should take adequate contraception while on this medication. Breastfeeding women should avoid taking this drug, and children or the elderly should be closely monitored due to the higher risk of myopathy. In case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, treatment should be based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle status should be checked regularly. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container to prevent quality degradation.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, mucocutaneous syndrome, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe muscle weakness, ophthalmoplegia, rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure, severe edema, liver failure, jaundice, hepatitis, liver dysfunction, elevated AST levels, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, serious neurological symptoms (e.g.,

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• malaise
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• tiredness
• fever
• nasopharyngitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it should be kept at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle