Atovazin 10mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

Administration can occur at any time of the day, regardless of food intake. For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10mg once daily, and patients requiring further reductions in LDL cholesterol levels may start at either 20mg or 40mg once daily. This medication is administered within a range of 10-80mg once daily. Initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and responses, with lipid levels analyzed within 2-4 weeks.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10mg once daily, and the recommended maximum dose is 20mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted appropriately based on the patient's treatment goals.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms, so if you experience severe muscle pain or weakness, you should stop treatment immediately and consult a doctor. This medication can affect liver function; it should not be used if you have liver disease or abnormally high liver function test results. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as those who are breastfeeding, should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking it. Children under the age of 10 cannot take this medication, and the safety and efficacy in children aged 10 to under 18 have not been sufficiently studied. This medication may increase the risk of side effects when taken with certain other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Particularly, patients with liver disease, kidney impairment, hypothyroidism, or a history of muscle disorders should use this medication cautiously and may require regular testing. There are no specific antidotes for overdose, so care must be taken not to exceed the recommended dosage, and if side effects occur, consult a healthcare provider immediately. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and store it in its original container for safety. If you develop symptoms like muscle pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, or fever while taking this medication, inform your doctor immediately and get tested. If you experience liver dysfunction or severe skin rash, hives, or difficulty breathing while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and inform your healthcare provider.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweats
• paleness
• severe rash with high fever
• blisters
• peeling skin
• pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, avoid places that are too hot or too cold, and store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle