Mega Atova 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

Atorvastatin is administered once daily at doses between 10 to 80 mg, at any time of day regardless of meals. For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, but for patients needing greater reductions in LDL-cholesterol, treatment can start at 20 mg or 40 mg. The dose should be individualized based on treatment goals and responses, and lipid levels are assessed 2 to 4 weeks afterwards to make dosage adjustments.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia aged 10 to 17 years is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg per day. The dosing should be adjusted appropriately according to the treatment goals.

This medication may cause muscle problems; if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, discontinue use immediately and inform your doctor. This medication should not be used in patients with certain liver diseases or severely impaired liver function. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are nursing should not take this medication. Children under the age of 10 should not use this medication. Precautions are necessary for patients with alcoholism, a history of liver disease, decreased kidney function, or hypothyroidism. This medication can interact with other drugs; if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, fever, etc., occur during treatment, seek medical attention immediately and have blood tests if necessary to check for muscle damage. This medication can affect liver function, so regular liver function tests are important. Appropriate contraceptive methods should be used during the course of this medication, and if you plan to become pregnant or are pregnant, it is crucial to consult your doctor. There are no specific antidotes for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be administered based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle condition should be monitored regularly. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and in its original container for safety. Particularly in elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function, careful observation is needed due to the increased risk of muscle disease.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• pallor
• severe allergic reactions
• severe rash with high fever
• blisters
• peeling skin

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 important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle