Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate 20 mg

Adult dosage

Atorvastatin can be taken at any time of the day, regardless of meals. The recommended initial dose for hyperlipidemia is 10 mg once daily, but if greater LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, it may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Doses can be adjusted within the range of 10–80 mg once daily, and lipid levels should be analyzed at intervals of 2-4 weeks to adjust the dose accordingly. The treatment goal is to lower LDL cholesterol levels; therefore, it is recommended to monitor LDL cholesterol levels during initiation and evaluation of treatment response.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients (ages 10-17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. Dose adjustments should be made at intervals of at least 4 weeks.

This medication requires caution regarding muscle-related side effects. If severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, or if creatine kinase (CK) levels rise significantly, discontinue use immediately. This medication may affect liver function; therefore, patients with liver disease or high liver enzyme levels should not take it. Regular liver function tests should be conducted during use, and if symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or fatigue appear, consult a physician. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children under 10 years of age should not use this medication. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, impaired kidney function, hypothyroidism, and elderly patients should be particularly careful when taking this medication and must be vigilant for muscle-related symptoms. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if taking specific antibiotics, antifungals, HIV medications, certain antihypertensives, oral contraceptives, grapefruit juice, etc. If muscle pain, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, severe fatigue, or fever occurs during treatment, report immediately to medical personnel for evaluation and, if necessary, discontinue the medication. This medication may raise blood sugar levels; therefore, patients at risk for diabetes should pay closer attention to blood sugar management. Children, the elderly, and patients with impaired kidney or liver function must consult a doctor before taking this medication and undergo regular check-ups. There is no specific antidote for overdose; therefore, treatment should be provided based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle status should be monitored. Keep this medication out of reach of children and store it in its original container; transferring it to another container may pose a risk of misuse or degradation in quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling of skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, reduced urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Also, it is advisable to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle