Chung Woon Atorvastatin Tablet 40 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

It can be administered at any time of the day without regard to food. The recommended initial dose is atorvastatin 10 mg once daily; in cases where a greater reduction of LDL cholesterol is required, it may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Doses of 10 to 80 mg once daily can be given. Initial and maintenance doses should be individualized according to treatment goals and patient characteristics.

This medication may cause unusual muscle symptoms, so if you experience severe muscle pain or weakness, or if there is a significant increase in creatine kinase levels, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Patients with liver dysfunction or those with elevated liver enzyme levels should not use this medication, and if symptoms of liver dysfunction occur, regular monitoring should be performed carefully. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and women who are breastfeeding should not use this medication, and women of childbearing age must use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking it. If taken with certain medications, the blood concentration of this medication may change, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications, especially potent CYP3A4 inhibitors or specific antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals. Children and individuals under the age of 10 should not take this medication, and the elderly should be monitored more closely due to the higher risk of muscle-related side effects. While taking this medication, if you experience systemic symptoms such as malaise, fever, fatigue, or allergic reactions like skin rash or itching, inform your healthcare provider immediately. There is no specific antidote for overdose; therefore, appropriate treatment should be given according to symptoms, and liver function and muscle condition should be monitored. Keep this medication out of the reach of children, and store it in its original container to prevent misuse or deterioration of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of mucous membranes in mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough+fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, limbs

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets