Atorjal 10 mg Tablet (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

During hyperlipidemia treatment, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, and if greater LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, it can be initiated at 20 mg or 40 mg. Generally, it is administered within the range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, with dosage adjustments made every 2 to 4 weeks according to treatment response. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dose is also 10 to 80 mg once daily.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17), the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg per day. The dosing should be adjusted based on the treatment goals over 4 weeks or more.

This medication should be discontinued immediately if any abnormal muscle symptoms occur, and particularly if severe muscle pain or weakness is present, consultation with a doctor is necessary. This drug should not be used in patients with specific liver diseases or severely impaired liver function. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking it. This drug should not be administered to children, especially those under 10 years of age. Patients with liver or kidney function problems should use this medication with caution, and regular check-ups are recommended. Drug interactions may occur when taking this medication with other drugs, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist if any other medications are currently being taken. This drug may cause allergic reactions or severe skin rashes, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so seek medical attention immediately for treatment based on symptoms. When storing, keep it out of reach of children and store in its original container to maintain the drug's quality. Elderly patients or those with a history of muscle disorders are at higher risk for muscle-related side effects and should be particularly cautious when taking this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, rhabdomyolysis, liver failure, jaundice, severe allergic reactions, severe skin abnormalities, shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, severe neurological symptoms, severe muscle weakness, ophthalmoplegia, severe edema or urination abnormalities

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle