Arostin Tablets 20 Milligrams (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. For patients requiring greater reduction in LDL cholesterol levels, treatment may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication can be administered in a dose range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, with the initial and maintenance doses being individualized according to therapeutic goals and response. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after initiation of treatment.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (10 to 17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a recommended maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dosage should be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause unusual symptoms in the muscles, so if muscle pain or weakness worsens, treatment should be stopped immediately, and consultation with a doctor is required. Especially in cases of significantly elevated muscle enzyme levels, this medication should be discontinued. Patients with liver function problems or a history of liver disease must consult a doctor before using this medication. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. It is not to be administered to children under 10 years old. Patients with alcohol dependence or impaired liver function should use this medication with caution. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is important to inform your doctor if you are taking certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, or immunosuppressants. Patients should be educated to report any symptoms related to serious side effects such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis immediately to healthcare providers. It is essential to have regular liver function tests and muscle enzyme tests while taking this medication. Taking this medication with grapefruit juice may increase blood concentration, so grapefruit juice should be avoided. Proper contraceptive methods should be used during treatment, and if pregnancy is confirmed, the medication should be discontinued immediately. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, treatment should be provided based on symptoms while closely monitoring liver function and muscle condition. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• pallor
• severe rash with fever
• blisters
• skin peeling
• pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in an airtight container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will safely preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White, round, film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle