New Phito Tablet 10mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

Hyperlipidemia: The recommended initial dosage is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, but for patients requiring greater reductions in LDL cholesterol levels, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily (only for those requiring more than a 45% reduction in LDL cholesterol.) This medication is administered in a dose range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial dose and maintenance dose should be individualized based on treatment goals and response.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10–17), the recommended initial dosage is 10 mg once daily, and the maximum recommended dosage is 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted based on the recommended treatment goals for individual patients.

This medication may cause unusual symptoms in the muscles, so if there is severe muscle pain or weakness, or if creatine kinase levels significantly increase, discontinue the medication immediately and consult with a physician. This medication should not be used by individuals with certain diseases, such as severe liver dysfunction, muscle disorders, women who are pregnant or nursing, children under 10 years of age, and patients with certain genetic metabolic disorders. Patients with liver or kidney problems, heavy alcohol consumers, and the elderly should use this medication with more caution, and regular examinations to monitor liver and muscle status are necessary. During the use of this medication, symptoms such as liver dysfunction, muscle pain, skin rash, and allergic reactions may occur, so it is crucial to inform the healthcare provider immediately if such symptoms arise. This medication can interact with several other drugs, so if you are taking any medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist, especially when taking certain antibiotics, antifungals, HIV treatments, some blood pressure medications, and oral contraceptives. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women must use proper contraception during the use of this medication and should discontinue it immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Nursing mothers should not take this medication, and should choose alternative treatments or stop breastfeeding. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle status should be monitored regularly. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and must be stored in its original container to prevent misuse or quality degradation.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision problems, paralysis, urination issues.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid storing it in too hot or too cold places.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle