Atorvastatin Calcium 10 mg Tablet

Adult dosage

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, but patients requiring greater reduction of LDL cholesterol may start with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The administration dosage should be individualized within the range of 10 to 80 mg once daily based on treatment goals and responses, with lipid levels analyzed 2 to 4 weeks later to adjust the dosage. In patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosage is.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg daily. Dose adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or more based on individual treatment.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms, so if there is worsening muscle pain or weakness, or a significant increase in creatine kinase levels, you should immediately discontinue its use. Patients with poor liver function or liver disease should not take this medication, and caution is necessary if liver function test results are abnormal. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Children under 10 years of age should not take this medication, and special caution is required for children aged 10 to under 18. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your physician or pharmacist. In particular, if taken with drugs that inhibit the enzymes that metabolize this medication in the liver, blood concentration may increase, raising the risk of side effects. Patients with a history of excessive alcohol consumption or liver disease should exercise extra caution when taking this medication. During treatment, liver function and muscle status should be regularly monitored for any signs of abnormalities, and if symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur, inform a healthcare provider immediately. This medication may increase blood concentration when taken with grapefruit juice, so it is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice consumption. During treatment, appropriate contraceptive methods should be used, and if planning a pregnancy or if pregnant, you must consult with your physician. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be based on symptoms, and monitoring should be conducted through liver function tests and blood tests. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and store it in its original container to prevent degradation and misuse.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain of the oral or eye mucosa, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning-like headaches, seizures, confusion, vision problems, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe edema accompanied by elevated blood pressure, anaphylaxis.

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fever
• rhinitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain
• loss of appetite

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also safe to store the medication at room temperature, between 1°C and 30°C, avoiding extreme heat or cold.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle