Arotatin Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg taken once daily; patients requiring greater LDL cholesterol reduction may start with 20 mg or 40 mg taken once daily. This drug can be administered within a range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, and the dosage should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient response. After initiation of treatment, lipid levels should be analyzed within 2-4 weeks, and dosages should be adjusted accordingly.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (ages 10-17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg per day, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg per day. Dosage adjustments should be made with intervals of at least 4 weeks.

This medication may cause abnormal muscle symptoms, so if severe muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician. This drug may affect liver function; therefore, it should not be used in individuals with liver disease or abnormal liver function test results. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication and must use appropriate contraception beforehand. This medication is not indicated for children under 10 years old or patients with muscle diseases. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease should use this drug cautiously and undergo regular liver function tests. The risk of side effects may increase if this medication is taken alongside certain antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals; inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Report any symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever to your healthcare provider, and blood tests should be conducted to check for muscle damage. This medication contains lactose, and therefore, patients with lactose intolerance should avoid it. Be cautious when consuming grapefruit juice while taking this medication, as it may increase serum drug concentrations and the risk of side effects. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function are at a higher risk of muscle-related side effects and require careful monitoring during treatment. There is no specific antidote for overdose; treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle damage should be assessed. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer the medication to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice, extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle