Atorjal Tablet 20 Milligrams (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, but if more LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosing range is from 10 mg to 80 mg once daily, individualized based on treatment goals and response. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks of dose initiation and adjustments.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a recommended maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. The dosing can be adjusted according to the therapeutic goals.

This medication must be discontinued if muscle-related disorders are suspected or if muscle enzyme levels are significantly elevated. Patients with conditions that may affect kidney function, such as acute infections, hypotension, or after major surgery, may need to temporarily interrupt use of this medication. It should not be used by individuals with allergies to this drug or its ingredients, severe liver dysfunction, muscle disease, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and children under 10 years old. Patients taking certain hepatitis medications or those with lactose intolerance should also avoid it. Individuals with a history of alcohol abuse, liver disease, impaired kidney function, or hypothyroidism should consult their doctor for careful management before use. Although this drug is generally well tolerated, some patients may experience various side effects, such as muscle pain, dyspepsia, headache, and allergic reactions, and should report any unusual symptoms immediately. Particularly, if muscle pain or weakness, fatigue, fever is present, rapid testing for possible muscle damage is necessary. This drug is metabolized in the liver; therefore, regular liver function tests are required in cases of liver dysfunction, and treatment should be stopped immediately if symptoms of hepatitis occur. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking this medication and must stop use if pregnant. Additionally, this drug can interact with several medications, so patients taking other drugs should inform their doctor or pharmacist, especially when taking specific antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, or grapefruit juice. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function have a higher risk of muscle-related side effects and require more careful management. In the event of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic, monitoring liver function and muscle enzymes accordingly. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to maintain its quality and safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle