Yuyu Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate Tablet 10 mg

Adult dosage

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. Patients requiring greater reductions in LDL cholesterol may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range for this medication is 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and response, and after initiation and/or dose adjustment, lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks to adjust the dose accordingly. The goal of treatment is to lower LDL cholesterol levels; therefore, it is recommended to use LDL cholesterol levels for evaluating the start of treatment and treatment response. However, if LDL cholesterol levels cannot be monitored, total cholesterol levels should be used to monitor treatment response. In patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the dosing is 10 to 80 mg once daily, administered in conjunction with other lipid-lowering therapies (e.g., LDL apheresis) or when such therapies are not feasible.

Children's dosage

For pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17), the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily. The maximum recommended dose is 20 mg once daily, with dosage adjustments based on the individual patient's treatment goals.

This medication may cause muscle-related adverse effects; therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness is experienced, it should be discontinued immediately, and a physician should be consulted. Especially, if there is a significant increase in muscle-related enzyme levels or suspected severe muscle damage, the use of this medication should be stopped. Patients with liver function problems or active liver disease should not take this medication and should undergo regular liver function tests. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, or breastfeeding women should not take this medication and should use appropriate contraception while taking it. Children under 10 years of age and certain genetically predisposed lactose intolerant patients should also avoid this medication. Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease should use this medication cautiously, and elderly patients are at increased risk for myopathy and require attention. This medication may interact with several other medications; therefore, patients taking other medications should inform their physician or pharmacist. Caution is particularly needed when co-administering with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, some antihypertensives, and oral contraceptives. There is no specific antidote for overdose; treatment should be based on symptoms, and monitoring of liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be done. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container to prevent degradation or misuse. Should symptoms such as skin rash, hives, or severe allergic reactions occur during the use of this medication, it should be discontinued immediately, and medical personnel should be informed. Additionally, patients at risk for diabetes should regularly check their blood sugar levels and consult medical personnel if abnormal symptoms arise.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, urinary changes

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and keep it at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle