Lipicure Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily; if greater LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, it can start at 20 mg or 40 mg. It should be administered once daily in the range of 10 to 80 mg, and the dosage should be individualized based on treatment goals and responses. Lipid levels should be analyzed 2 to 4 weeks after initiating treatment and adjusting the dosage.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (10 to 17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, and the recommended maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. Dose adjustments should occur at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause abnormal reactions in the muscles, so if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness are severe or persistent, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. It may affect liver function, so if there is liver disease or symptoms of impaired liver function, regular liver function tests should be conducted. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and appropriate contraceptive methods should be used during treatment. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so if taking other medications, be sure to inform a doctor or pharmacist and take it with caution. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function are at higher risk of muscle abnormalities, so extra caution must be exercised during use. It is not to be administered to children, especially those under 10 years of age. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle damage should be monitored through blood tests. Taking this drug with grapefruit juice may increase blood concentration, so it is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice. If symptoms such as fatigue, fever, or muscle pain occur, inform healthcare providers immediately, and check for muscle damage through blood tests if such symptoms arise. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not use it, and it should be kept out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash along with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, asthma attacks, cough plus fever with respiratory abnormalities, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help safely preserve the efficacy of the drug.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle