Lipirole 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

The recommended starting dose for the treatment of hyperlipidemia is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. If more reduction in LDL-cholesterol is required, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is between 10-80 mg once daily. Patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia are given a dosage of 10-80 mg once daily, either in conjunction with other lipid-lowering treatments or as the sole medication.

Children's dosage

The recommended starting dose for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10-17) is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted according to individual patient treatment goals.

This medication may cause abnormal symptoms in the muscles, so if there is severe muscle pain or weakness, or markedly elevated creatine kinase levels, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a physician. This medication can affect liver function, so it should not be administered if there is liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels, and regular liver function tests are required during treatment. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, must not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication. This medication should not be administered to children under the age of 10, and caution is needed for elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function as they are at higher risk for muscle adverse reactions. It may interact with other medications, especially certain antibiotics, antifungals, antiviral agents, some hyperlipidemia treatments, and grapefruit juice, so caution is advised when taken together. There may be an increased risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, so if symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or fever occur, you should notify medical personnel immediately. This medication may cause allergic reactions or serious skin reactions such as skin rashes, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome in severe cases, so it should be discontinued if symptoms occur. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be administered according to symptoms, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be monitored. Keep out of reach of children, and store in the original container to prevent degradation and misuse.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Storing it this way helps to maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle