BL Atorvastatin Tablets 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

The recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, and for patients requiring greater reductions in LDL cholesterol, treatment may begin with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The general dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after initiation and/or dosage adjustments in order to make necessary changes. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the daily dosage is 10 to 80 mg, administered alongside other lipid-lowering therapies (e.g., LDL apheresis) or in cases where such treatments are not feasible.

Children's dosage

The recommended starting dose for pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg daily, and the recommended maximum dose is 20 mg daily. Dosage adjustments should be made at intervals of 4 weeks or longer.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms; if severe muscle pain or weakness is experienced, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. This medication may affect liver function and should not be used in patients with liver diseases or abnormally high liver function test results. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception during treatment. Children, especially those under 10 years of age, should not take this medication, and long-term safety has not been established in adolescents under 18 years old. This medication may interact with certain drugs; if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Particularly, elderly patients with compromised liver or kidney function may be at increased risk of muscle-related responses from this medication and should be monitored closely. If sudden muscle pain, muscle cramps, weakness, or fever occurs during treatment, notify healthcare personnel immediately and undergo testing. Caution should be exercised when using this medication in patients who consume alcohol or have certain liver diseases, and regular liver function and blood tests may be necessary. Store this medication out of the reach of children in its original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, disorientation, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to keep the storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C to preserve its effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle