Letova Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

The recommended initial dose for hyperlipidemia is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. However, if a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol is required, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered at a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. Dosage adjustments should be made based on therapeutic goals and responses, with lipid levels analyzed for individualization within 2 to 4 weeks.

Children's dosage

The recommended starting dose for pediatric patients (10-17 years old) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg per day. The dosage should be adjusted at intervals of four weeks or more based on the recommendations.

This medication may cause muscle issues, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately. For patients at high risk of muscle damage, the use of this medication should be temporarily discontinued or used with caution. Patients with allergies to this medication, liver disease, muscle disease, pregnant or nursing women, and children under 10 years old should not take this medication. Patients with poor liver function should regularly undergo liver function tests while using this medication and report any abnormal symptoms immediately. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so those with liver disease or alcohol dependence should take it cautiously. During the duration of this medication, symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and fever should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. Especially when taken with other medications, the risk of side effects may increase due to interactions, so ensure to inform doctors or pharmacists. Women of childbearing age must use appropriate contraception while taking this medication, and it should be discontinued upon confirmation of pregnancy. Nursing mothers should not take this medication, and caution is advised for children and the elderly as well. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so immediate treatment matching the symptoms at a hospital is necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and not removed from the original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough + fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, liver issues (jaundice), sudden onset

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Avoid placing it in extremely hot or cold areas.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle