Darim Atorvastatin 40 mg Tablet (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

Atorvastatin is administered once daily, at any time, with or without food within a range of 10 to 80 mg. The recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, which can be increased to 20 mg or 40 mg if greater reductions in LDL cholesterol are needed. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment to adjust the dosage accordingly. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the initial dose is once daily.

This medication may result in muscle-related side effects, so if there are symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. This medication can affect liver function, so it should not be used in patients with liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels, and regular liver function tests should be conducted. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should practice appropriate contraception while on this medication. Children, especially those under 10 years old, should not use this medication, and long-term safety in individuals under 18 years has not been established. Older adults or patients with impaired kidney function should be closely monitored for the risk of muscle abnormalities and rhabdomyolysis while taking this medication. This medication can interact with various drugs; therefore, it is crucial to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking, especially when used in conjunction with specific antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, or some hyperlipidemia medications. No specific antidote is available for overdose; treatment should be symptomatic, with monitoring of liver function and muscle damage. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and not transferred to a different container from its original packaging. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or fever occur while taking this medication, inform healthcare personnel immediately and get tested. Additionally, avoid consuming grapefruit juice while on this medication, as it may increase blood levels and the risk of side effects.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities along with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, swelling.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container, protected from air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve its effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 120 tablets/bottle