Lipino Tablet 20 Milligrams (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

The recommended initial dose for treating hyperlipidemia is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, and for patients requiring more LDL-cholesterol reduction, treatment may begin with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Doses should be administered within the range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, and individualized based on treatment goals and responses. Dose adjustments should be made based on lipid values analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting therapy.

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 maximum dose of 20 mg per day. The dose should be adjusted according to treatment goals, and 4

This medication may pose a risk of muscle problems; if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. Especially, in suspected cases of severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, treatment should be stopped, and care should be taken in patients with poor kidney function or a history of liver disease. This medication can affect liver function; therefore, regular liver function tests should be conducted, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported immediately. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while on this medication. It should not be used in children under 10 years of age, and caution is also needed when administering to elderly patients or those with kidney impairments. This medication can interact with certain drugs, increasing the risk of side effects; therefore, inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. If allergic reactions, skin rashes, or hives occur, discontinue use and consult medical personnel immediately. There is no specific antidote for overdose, treatment should be symptom-based, and keep out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confused state of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe body swelling accompanied by increased blood pressure, and severe allergic reactions.

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, to maintain its effect, it is important to store it at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 120 tablets/bottle