Lipirole Tablet 10 Milligrams (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

Start with 10 mg once daily; if more LDL cholesterol reduction is required, can begin with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Typically, dosing ranges from 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient response, with lipid levels analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust the dosage accordingly. For homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dose is 10 to 80 mg once daily and may be given in conjunction with other lipid-lowering therapies (e.g., LDL apheresis) or when such therapies are not possible.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dosage adjustments should occur at intervals of at least 4 weeks.

This drug may cause serious muscle-related side effects; therefore, if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, treatment should be stopped immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. This drug should not be used in patients with certain liver diseases, pregnant women, nursing mothers, or children under 10 years of age. Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease, those with impaired kidney function, and the elderly should be observed more carefully while using this drug. Regular liver function tests should be conducted during treatment, and if symptoms of hepatitis or abnormal symptoms occur, notify medical personnel immediately. This drug may interact with other medications, so if you are taking any other medicines, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist, especially when combined with certain antibiotics, antifungals, HIV treatments, or colchicine. The use of this drug during pregnancy is prohibited, and women of childbearing age must use appropriate contraception while taking this drug. Nursing mothers should not take this drug, and they may need to discontinue nursing. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, malaise, fever, etc., occur during the use of this drug, inform medical personnel immediately and get tested. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic, with liver function and muscle-related tests conducted. Keep out of reach of children, and store in the original container. Even with long-term use, continuous monitoring of liver and muscle health is required, and if abnormal symptoms appear, consult medical personnel immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, vision disturbances, paralysis, urinary problems

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees. This will help ensure the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle