Atorcel S Tablet 10mg (Atorvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, but for patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol levels, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily (in cases where a reduction of more than 45% in LDL cholesterol levels is required). Administer in a dose range of 10-80 mg once daily, adjusting dose according to treatment goals and response, and analyzing lipid levels within 2 to 4 weeks.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (10 to 17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg per day, and the maximum recommended dose is 20 mg per day. Dosage can be adjusted according to treatment goals.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms, and if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness are severe or persistent, consult a physician immediately. While taking this medication, there may be a significant increase in creatine kinase levels, so it's important to regularly test the blood to check muscle condition. It may affect liver function, so it should not be administered or used with caution in patients with liver disease or elevated liver function test results. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should not take this medication, and effective contraception should be practiced during treatment. This medication contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance should avoid it. Use this medication cautiously if consuming alcohol excessively or with a history of liver disease. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function should be cautious as they have a higher risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. There is a potential for drug interactions, especially when used with certain antibiotics, antifungal agents, HIV medications, and some antihypertensive drugs, so inform the physician. Grapefruit juice may increase the blood concentration of this medication, so it is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice while taking it. If symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur during treatment, inform healthcare professionals immediately and seek testing. Lactating women should not take this medication and should stop breastfeeding. Children, especially those under 10 years old, should not be administered this medication. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be given based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be monitored. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes.

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to keep the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle