JW Atorvastatin Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. For patients requiring greater reductions in LDL cholesterol, treatment may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily (for cases requiring a reduction in LDL cholesterol of 45% or greater). This medication is administered in a dosage range of 10 mg to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be tailored to patient characteristics, considering the therapeutic goals and responses.

Children's dosage

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

This medication carries a risk of muscle issues, so if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, treatment should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be informed. It should not be used in patients with poor liver function or those with hepatitis, and 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. Nursing mothers should also not take this medication, and it is not for children under 10 years old. This medication may have increased side effects when taken with certain drugs, so if the patient is taking other medications, they must inform their doctor or pharmacist. Particular caution is needed when co-administering with hepatitis medications, certain antibiotics, antifungals, HIV medications, etc. Elderly patients or those with compromised kidney function have a higher risk of muscle-related side effects when taking this medication, so it should be used cautiously according to a physician's guidance. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or fever occur while taking this medication, medical consultation should be sought immediately. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, symptomatic treatment should be provided, and liver function and muscle status should be monitored. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container. Additionally, infrequent severe side effects such as hepatitis, liver failure, or serious skin rashes may occur with prolonged use, so regular check-ups are necessary. It is advisable to avoid intense exercise or activities that strain the muscles while taking this medication. It may increase blood sugar levels, so patients at risk of diabetes should check their blood sugar regularly. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while on this medication, as it can increase drug concentration and the risk of side effects.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory difficulties accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme drowsiness, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to ensure its effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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