Ladova Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily; for patients requiring more significant LDL cholesterol reduction, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Generally, doses are administered once daily in the range of 10-80 mg, individualized based on treatment goals and responses. Patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia are administered 10-80 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (10-17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, and the maximum recommended dose is 20 mg once daily. Dosage may be adjusted based on treatment goals, allowing for intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause muscle abnormalities; if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness worsen, you should inform your doctor immediately. Particularly, if muscle enzyme levels rise significantly or if myopathy is suspected, drug administration should be discontinued. Patients with poor liver function or liver diseases should not use this drug, or should do so cautiously. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. It should not be administered to children under 10 years of age. Consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is necessary when combining this drug with other specific medications, as the risk of muscle damage may increase. Caution is necessary for patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease when taking this medication. Regular liver function tests are required as this medication may produce side effects such as liver dysfunction, hepatitis, and jaundice. If symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur, consult a doctor immediately. Care should be taken when taking this medication along with grapefruit juice or certain antibiotics and antifungals, as this can increase drug concentration and the risk of side effects. Proper contraceptive methods should be used during treatment, and if pregnancy is confirmed, administration should be stopped. Particular caution is required for children, the elderly, and patients with renal dysfunction, as they have a higher risk of developing myopathy when using this medication. There are no specific detoxification methods for overdose; it is important to receive treatment based on symptoms. The medication should be stored out of the reach of children and kept in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever and respiratory distress, skin or eyes turning yellow (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, 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, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help preserve the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle