Atorba Tablet 20mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and for those requiring more LDL-cholesterol reduction, it can start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The administration range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. The dosage should be individualized based on therapeutic goals and patient response, with lipid levels analyzed and adjusted after 2 to 4 weeks. Patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia also fall under this regimen.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (10 to 17 years) is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted according to the therapeutic goals with intervals of at least 4 weeks.

This medication has a risk of muscle problems; therefore, if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness appear, stop use immediately and consult a doctor. This drug should not be used by patients with certain liver diseases or muscle disorders, pregnant or nursing women, children under the age of 10, or patients taking certain medications. Careful use is required in patients with liver dysfunction or heavy alcohol consumption, and regular liver function tests should be conducted. Notify your doctor immediately if symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur during treatment, and muscle enzyme level tests may be necessary. This medication can interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform your physician or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking. Special caution is required when taken with specific antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, grapefruit juice, and dose adjustments may be necessary. Women taking this medication should consult a doctor if planning pregnancy or during pregnancy and practice appropriate contraception. Caution is particularly needed for children and the elderly as the risk of side effects may be higher. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and treatment should be based on symptoms, monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Store this medication out of reach of children, and keep it in the original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle