Atorbin Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, and if more LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, it may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosing range is from 10 to 80 mg once daily, individualized based on therapeutic goals and patient response. Assess lipid levels within 2-4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust the dosage. In the case of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosing regimen is from 10 to 80 mg once daily, used either in conjunction with other lipid-lowering therapies (e.g., LDL apheresis) or when such therapies are not possible.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10-17), the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, and the recommended maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted according to the patient’s therapeutic goals.

This medication may cause muscle problems, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. Individuals with liver dysfunction or active liver disease should not take this medication and should undergo regular liver function tests. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this medication, and fertile women should use appropriate contraceptive methods during treatment. Children under 10 years old or patients with certain genetic diseases should not take this medication. Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease should take this medication with caution, and elderly patients are at higher risk for myopathy, so extra care is necessary. Drug interactions may occur when taking this medication with other drugs, so it is advisable to consult a physician when used in combination with specific antibiotics, antifungals, HIV medications, certain antihypertensive drugs, and oral contraceptives. This medication may increase blood sugar levels in some patients, so those at risk of diabetes should strictly manage their blood sugar. If symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur, inform a physician immediately, and if necessary, blood tests should be done to check for muscle damage. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be checked regularly. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent misuse.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, anaphylaxis, angioedema, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy,

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, away from excessive heat or cold.

Appearance

A bright yellow, double-sided, convex, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)