Arteck Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily. For patients requiring greater reductions in LDL cholesterol, treatment may start with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage should be individualized within the range of 10-80 mg once daily according to the patient's characteristics, and lipid levels should be analyzed every 2-4 weeks to adjust the dose. The goal of treatment is to lower LDL cholesterol levels.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10-17), the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dosage adjustments should occur at intervals of at least 4 weeks based on the patient's condition.

This medication may cause unusual symptoms in the muscles, so if you experience severe muscle pain or weakness, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Particularly, if muscle enzyme levels rise significantly or myopathy is suspected, drug therapy should be stopped, and extra caution is required for patients with renal impairment, severe infections, or after major surgery. Patients with allergic reactions or severely impaired liver function, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, children under 10 years old, and those on certain medications should not use this drug. Patients with a history of liver disease or alcohol addiction should use this medication cautiously, and elderly patients should also be careful due to a higher risk of muscle-related side effects. This drug may cause various side effects such as liver dysfunction, dyspepsia, headaches, fatigue, fever, and skin rashes, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a doctor. Furthermore, this medication may interact with several other drugs, so be sure to inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and menstruating women should use effective contraception while taking it. The safety and efficacy of this drug in children and adolescents have not been sufficiently established, so it should be used cautiously in those under 18 years old. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment based on the symptoms is necessary, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be regularly monitored. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and store it in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• pallor
• severe rash with high fever
• blisters
• skin peeling
• oral/ocular mucosal pain

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• lethargy
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• tiredness
• fever
• nasopharyngitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps ensure the medication's efficacy is maintained and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle