Lipiatol 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. For those needing greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, treatment may start with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered once daily in the range of 10 to 80 mg, with the dose individualized based on treatment goals and patient characteristics. Lipid levels should be assessed 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust the dosage.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17), the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg per day. The dosage may be adjusted according to treatment goals with intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication can cause muscle problems, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, treatment should be stopped immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to it, have severely impaired liver function, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are a child under 10 years of age. Patients with liver disease or kidney disease should use this medication with caution and should have their liver function and muscle condition checked regularly. If symptoms of hepatitis such as nausea, vomiting, or fatigue occur during treatment, notify your doctor immediately. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception to prevent pregnancy while on this medication. This medication has many drug interactions, so it is important to consult a doctor or pharmacist especially when taking with certain antibiotics, antifungals, HIV medications, blood pressure medications, or diabetes medications. Grapefruit juice may increase the concentration of this medication in the blood, so caution should be taken to avoid excessive consumption. If symptoms such as muscle pain, cramps, weakness, or fever occur, seek medical attention immediately, and if necessary, blood tests should be done to check for muscle damage. This medication should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and women planning to become pregnant should consult with a doctor before taking it. Elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function should be closely monitored for the risk of muscle-related side effects while taking this medication. Long-term safety in children and adolescents has not been fully studied, so use in pediatric patients should be done with caution. There are no specific antidotes for overdose, so treatment should be symptomatic, with regular monitoring of liver function and blood tests. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mouth/eye mucosa, shortness of breath, asthma attacks, breathing abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. A storage temperature of 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature is recommended. This will help to safely maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle