Lipia Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium)

Adult dosage

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily; however, if a greater reduction of LDL cholesterol is needed, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized, and lipid levels should be analyzed to adjust the dosage after 2 to 4 weeks. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosing regimen is once daily at 10 to 80 mg, typically in combination with other lipid-lowering therapies (e.g., LDL apheresis) or when such therapies are not feasible.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients (10 to 17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and the recommended maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosage may be adjusted according to the therapeutic goals.

This medication may cause symptoms indicating muscle issues; therefore, if there is a worsening of muscle pain or weakness, or a significant increase in creatine kinase levels, stop taking the drug immediately and consult your doctor. This medication should not be used in patients with certain conditions, pregnant women, nursing mothers, or children under 10 years of age. Patients with liver or kidney dysfunction, alcohol-dependent individuals, and the elderly should use this medication cautiously and regularly check for adverse reactions. Various side effects may occur when taking this medication, including liver dysfunction, allergic reactions, skin rash, gastrointestinal symptoms, and neurological issues. Inform your doctor immediately if any symptoms appear. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking, especially when using specific antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and immunosuppressants. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should ensure adequate contraception while taking this medication, and discontinue use if pregnancy is confirmed. Nursing mothers should not take this medication, and children or the elderly should be closely monitored for the possibility of adverse effects when taking this medication. There is no specific antidote for overdose; treatment should be provided based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle status should be monitored. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored sealed in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, breathlessness or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius room temperature. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be preserved, and degradation can be prevented.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle