Arotatin Tablets 20 Milligrams (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

It can be administered at any time of the day, regardless of food. The recommended initial dose for hyperlipidemia is 10 mg once daily, but for patients requiring more significant reductions in LDL cholesterol levels, treatment can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. It can be administered in a range of 10 mg to 80 mg once daily. Dosage should be personalized based on therapeutic goals and response, with lipid levels analyzed for adjustment within 2 to 4 weeks.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (10 - 17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dosage adjustments should be made according to therapeutic goals, and re-evaluated every 4 weeks.

This medication carries a risk of muscle issues; therefore, if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, you must inform your doctor immediately. This drug should not be used in patients with certain liver diseases or severely impaired liver function. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women, as well as breastfeeding mothers, should not take this medication. Children, particularly those under 10 years of age, should not be administered this drug. Regular liver function tests are important as there may be liver function abnormalities or symptoms of hepatitis. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is imperative to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking. Particular caution is required when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and some cardiovascular medications. Grapefruit juice can increase the blood concentration of this medication, so it is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice during treatment. Alcohol consumption can burden the liver, so it should be limited as much as possible. Elderly patients are at a higher risk of muscle-related issues and should exercise greater caution when taking this medication. In case of overdose, since there are no specific antidotes, it is important to receive appropriate treatment according to symptoms. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever and respiratory distress, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, the drug should be kept at room temperature between 1°C to 30°C. This way of storage helps maintain the drug's efficacy for a long time.

Appearance

White film-coated round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle