Okobastat Tablet 10mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

Hyperlipidemia: The recommended starting dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, but for patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol levels, it can start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily (only if at least 45% reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed). This medication is administered in a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. After starting therapy and/or adjusting the dosage, lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks, and the dosage adjusted accordingly.

Children's dosage

Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in pediatric patients (10 to 17 years): The recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, and the recommended maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. The dosage can be appropriately adjusted based on treatment goals.

Treatment should be discontinued immediately if there are abnormal muscle symptoms. There is a risk of serious muscle diseases such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, so consult a doctor if these symptoms occur. This medication should not be used in individuals with allergic reactions or severe liver dysfunction, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and children under 10 years of age. Patients with compromised liver or kidney function, alcohol dependence, hypothyroidism, and elderly patients who are at high risk for muscle abnormalities should use this medication cautiously and require regular check-ups. If any allergic symptoms, such as liver dysfunction, skin rash, hives, or difficulty breathing, appear while using this medication, inform a physician immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, especially if taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and other lipid-lowering agents, so caution is needed, and consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is recommended. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age must use appropriate contraception while on this medication. Elderly patients or those with diminished renal function are at higher risk for muscle abnormalities, so they should be carefully observed for symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness while on this medication. There is no specific detoxification method for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be administered based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be regularly checked. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis, angioedema, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral or ocular mucous membranes, difficulty breathing or wheezing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice with yellowing of the skin or eyes, severe and sudden headache

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• exhaustion
• fever
• rhinitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help to maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle