Atorcen 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily; patients requiring greater reductions in LDL-cholesterol may start with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range for this medication is 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on the treatment goals and the patient's response, with lipid levels assessed within 2 to 4 weeks after initiation of treatment for dosage adjustments.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17), the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or longer based on the patient's

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms; therefore, if there are severe muscle pain or weakness, or significant increases in creatine kinase levels, the medication should be stopped immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. Those with certain conditions, such as liver disease, pregnant women, children under 10 years old, and individuals with allergies to the medication should not take it. Those with a history of liver disease or alcohol abuse should carefully monitor liver function when using this medication, and dosage adjustments may be required as necessary. This medication can cause serious muscle disorders such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis; if symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or fatigue occur, a doctor should be informed immediately and examinations should be conducted. Interactions may occur when taken with other medications, particularly those metabolized in the liver, certain antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals; patients should inform their healthcare provider if they are taking these medicines. This medication should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and women of childbearing age should use adequate contraceptive methods while taking it. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function may have a higher risk of side effects, so caution is needed during use, and regular checks of muscle condition and liver function should be conducted. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be based on symptoms while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Store this medication out of the reach of children and keep it in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, high fever accompanied by severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin abnormalities, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with coughing + fever, breathing problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice)

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. The suitable storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle, For export - 30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3]