Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate 20 mg Tablets

Adult dosage

For hyperlipidemia treatment, the recommended initial dose is atorvastatin 10 mg once daily; for patients needing more LDL cholesterol reduction, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is 10-80 mg once daily. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2-4 weeks after initiation and dosage adjustment, and adjustments should be made accordingly. The goal of treatment is to lower LDL cholesterol levels, and it is recommended to use LDL cholesterol levels for treatment initiation and response evaluation. If LDL cholesterol levels are not available, total cholesterol levels should be used to monitor treatment response. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosage is 10-80 mg once daily, either in conjunction with other lipid-lowering treatments (e.g., LDL apheresis) or when such treatments are not feasible.

Children's dosage

In pediatric patients (10-17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. The dosage may be adjusted based on the recommended treatment goals over intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause unusual symptoms in muscles; if muscle pain or weakness worsens, consult a doctor immediately. This medication should not be used in patients with severe liver disease or in pregnant or nursing women, or children under 10 years of age. Since it may affect liver function, regular liver function tests are necessary, and any unusual liver symptoms should be reported immediately. It is advisable to avoid or reduce alcohol consumption while taking this medication. If taken with certain medications, drug concentrations may increase, raising the risk of side effects, so inform your doctor or pharmacist about other medications being taken. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking this medication and discontinue use if pregnancy is confirmed. If muscle-related abnormal symptoms or significantly elevated muscle enzyme levels occur, discontinue the medication and consult healthcare professionals. This medication can cause severe skin reactions; if a rash or blisters develop, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function may have a higher risk of side effects while taking this medication and should be observed closely. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and in a designated container to prevent misuse or deterioration of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory problem, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help preserve the medication's efficacy and safety for an extended period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle