Ritoatin Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily as atorvastatin; however, for patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, treatment may start with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in a dosage range of 10-80 mg once daily. Lipid levels should be analyzed and dosages adjusted within 2-4 weeks after starting treatment and after any dose adjustments.

Children's dosage

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

This medication carries the risk of muscle problems; in cases of muscle pain or weakness, especially if there is a significant increase in CK levels, it should be discontinued immediately, and a physician consulted. Patients with poor liver function or active liver disease should not take this medication and should undergo regular liver function tests. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age must ensure proper contraception during use. This medication is not to be administered to children with certain genetic disorders or children under the age of 10. Caution should be exercised when using in patients with a history of alcoholism, liver disease, impaired kidney function, or elderly patients, and muscle symptoms should be monitored closely. This medication may interact with various drugs; inform a physician or pharmacist if taking other medications, especially certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, immunosuppressants, or some lipid-lowering agents, as dose adjustments or discontinuation may be necessary. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, or fever occur while taking this medication, a doctor should be notified immediately for examinations. Grapefruit juice may increase the blood concentration of this medication, raising the risk of side effects, thus it should be avoided. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote; treatment should be based on symptoms, with monitoring of liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Keep out of reach of children, store the medication in the original container, and transferring to other containers may pose a risk of misuse or deterioration of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle