Jeil Atorvastatin Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and if more LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized according to treatment goals and patient characteristics, and lipid levels should be analyzed 2 to 4 weeks after starting the therapy and adjusting the dose.

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 dose of 20 mg once daily. Dosage may be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause muscle-related adverse effects, so report any symptoms such as muscle pain, cramps, or weakness to your doctor immediately. Especially, the medication should be discontinued if there is a significant elevation in muscle enzyme levels or suspicion of severe myopathy. If there are liver function issues or signs of hepatitis, discontinuation should be done and consult with a doctor. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. It is not to be administered to children, especially those under the age of 10. Special caution is required for patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease, kidney impairment, or hypothyroidism. Drug interactions may occur when taken with other medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist of any current medications. Avoid consuming grapefruit juice as it may increase the blood concentration of this medication and increase the risk of side effects. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Elderly patients or those with kidney disorders should closely monitor muscle condition as they are at higher risk of myopathy. There is no specific antidote in case of overdose, so treatment should be according to symptoms, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be regularly tested. Keep this medication out of reach of children and store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain of the mucous membranes in the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, wheezing or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough+fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, lightning-like headaches, fever

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it in this manner helps maintain the efficacy of the medication and ensures safe use.

Appearance

White, round, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle