JW Atorvastatin 10 mg Tablets (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. If a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol is needed, the dose may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is 10-80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient characteristics, and lipid levels should be analyzed 2-4 weeks after starting or adjusting the dose.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (ages 10-17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a recommended maximum dose of 20 mg per day. The dosage should be adjusted appropriately with intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication has the potential to cause muscle-related abnormalities, so if symptoms like muscle pain or weakness occur, treatment should be immediately stopped and a doctor consulted. There are patients who should not take this medication. For example, individuals who are allergic to this medication or its components, have active liver disease, have severe muscle diseases, are pregnant or nursing, children under 10 years of age, or those on certain other medications should not use this medication. Patients with liver or kidney function issues should be cautious when taking this medication and undergo regular tests to monitor liver and kidney status. This medication might affect liver function, so if symptoms of hepatitis or liver dysfunction are suspected, the doctor should be notified immediately and the medication should be discontinued. During treatment, if symptoms like muscle pain, weakness, fever, etc., occur, the healthcare provider should be notified immediately, and blood tests may be required to check for muscle damage. This medication may interact with certain drugs, increasing the risk of side effects, so if other medications are being taken, the doctor or pharmacist must be informed. Particularly, caution is required when used with certain antibiotics, antifungal agents, antiviral agents, some antihypertensives, and fibrate drugs. Women taking this medication who are planning to become pregnant should use appropriate contraception and discontinue use immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication is not recommended for women who are breastfeeding, and discontinuing breastfeeding is advised. Elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function have a higher risk of muscle-related side effects, and should be particularly careful while taking this medication. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should follow the symptoms while regularly monitoring liver and muscle conditions. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container, avoiding transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, breathing difficulty, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory difficulties accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container, away from air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle