Atorvas 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily; however, for patients requiring more significant LDL-cholesterol reduction, treatment may commence 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 treatment goals and response, with lipid levels analyzed 2 to 4 weeks post-initiation and dosage adjusted accordingly. The objective of treatment is to lower LDL-cholesterol levels, so LDL-cholesterol should be measured at the time of initiating treatment and evaluating treatment response. If LDL-cholesterol levels are unavailable, total cholesterol levels may be used for monitoring treatment response.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17), the recommended initial dosage is 10 mg once daily, and the maximum recommended dosage is 20 mg once daily. Dosage should be adjusted appropriately according to the therapeutic goals for individual patients.

This medication may present muscle-related symptoms, so if muscle pain or weakness worsens significantly or creatine kinase levels elevate greatly, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. This medication should not be used in patients with severe liver dysfunction, muscle disorders, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or patients with certain genetic lactose absorption impairments. Patients with liver or kidney dysfunction, alcoholism, hypothyroidism, elderly individuals, and others at high risk for muscle damage should use this medication cautiously and undergo regular testing. While taking this medication, various side effects such as liver dysfunction, muscle pain, skin rashes, and allergic reactions may occur; if symptoms arise, inform medical personnel immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking any concomitant medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist, especially when taken in conjunction with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, colchicine, and niacin. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, discontinue use immediately. This medication is not recommended for children, particularly those under the age of 10, and long-term safety in adolescents under 18 has not been sufficiently studied. Elderly patients or those with renal impairment are at a higher risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, so they should be carefully observed for any unusual symptoms during treatment. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle status should be tested regularly. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original packaging to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

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

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 prevent exposure to air and moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can help maintain the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle