Lipiatto 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

The recommended initial dose for treating hyperlipidemia is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily; if greater LDL-cholesterol reduction is needed, it may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dose can be adjusted within a range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, individualized according to treatment goals and patient response. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment or dose adjustment.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg per day. Dose adjustments should be made with intervals of 4 weeks or more according to treatment goals.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms; if muscle pain or weakness worsens, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Especially when severe muscle pain or myopathy is suspected, blood tests should be conducted to check for the degree of muscle damage. Patients with liver function issues should not take this medication and must inform the doctor immediately if symptoms of liver dysfunction appear. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking it. This medication should not be administered to children, especially those under 10 years of age. Patients who consume a lot of alcohol or have a history of liver disease should take this medication with caution. Patients with decreased kidney function are at higher risk for muscle-related side effects and should be closely monitored. This medication may have increased risk of side effects due to interactions when taken with certain drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Caution is especially needed when co-administered with some antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, specific blood pressure medications, and other lipid-lowering agents. It is essential to monitor liver function and muscle condition regularly through blood tests while taking this medication. There is no specific antidote for overdose; treatment should be based on symptoms and be conducted under a doctor's direction. Keep out of reach of children and do not store in any container other than the original.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice, generalized severe fatigue, liver abnormalities, sudden and severe weakness.

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is important to maintain storage temperature at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help to preserve the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle