New Atorva Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

The recommended initial dosage for hyperlipidemia treatment is 10 mg once daily, and for patients requiring greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol levels, it may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. Individualize the initial and maintenance doses based on treatment goals and patient characteristics, and analyze lipid levels for adjustment within 2 to 4 weeks after initiation and/or dose adjustment.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17) is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dosing should be adjusted at intervals of no less than 4 weeks, aiming for treatment goals.

This medication can cause muscle problems, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, it is important to notify a physician immediately. Particularly, if there is a significant increase in muscle enzyme levels or severe myopathy is suspected, the medication should be discontinued. It should not be used in individuals with liver dysfunction, and regular liver function tests must be conducted. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this medication. Children, particularly those under 10 years old, should not use this medication. Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease should use this medication cautiously, and older adults may also be at higher risk for muscle-related reactions, so care is advised. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, particularly certain antibiotics, antifungals, HIV treatments, and some blood pressure medications, so it is essential to consult a physician when taking these in conjunction. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should avoid it. If symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur during use, immediate medical attention is required, and occasionally severe skin rashes may occur, so if skin abnormalities develop, discontinuation is advised. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and treatment should be provided according to symptoms; it should be stored out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle