Ritoatin Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dosage is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. If a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol is required, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. It can be administered within a range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, and dosages should be adjusted according to treatment goals and patient characteristics. Lipid levels should be assessed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment, and dosage should be adjusted accordingly.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (aged 10-17 years), the recommended initial dosage is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dosage of 20 mg once daily. Dosage should be adjusted according to treatment goals after intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause muscle abnormalities, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, or if there is a significant increase in creatine kinase levels, discontinue use immediately. Patients with risk factors such as kidney problems, severe infections, or after major surgery should also use it cautiously or temporarily discontinue usage. Do not take this medication if there is an allergic reaction to this drug or its components, if there are severe liver function issues, or if there are muscle diseases present. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, children under 10 years of age, and patients taking certain medications should avoid using it. Patients with alcohol addiction or a history of liver disease, the elderly, and those with decreased kidney function should use this medication carefully and frequently check their muscle health. Regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests should be performed during use, and if symptoms of hepatitis, skin rashes, or severe allergic reactions occur, consult a doctor immediately. This medication has many interactions with other drugs, so particularly when taking certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, some blood pressure medications, and blood glucose medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist and dosage adjustments may be necessary. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use it, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception during treatment. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be based on symptoms while closely monitoring liver function and muscle status. 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 oral/nasal mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is recommended to keep the storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication safely.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle