Ritor Tablet 20mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, and if more LDL cholesterol reduction is required, it can be initiated at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Generally, the dosing range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after initiation of therapy or dose adjustment to fine-tune the dose. Patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

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. Dosing should be individually adjusted according to therapeutic goals.

This medication carries a risk of muscle-related issues; therefore, if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness are severe or if creatine kinase levels rise significantly, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. This drug should not be used by individuals with certain diseases or conditions. For example, individuals allergic to the drug or its ingredients, those with severely impaired liver function, those with muscle diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 10 years of age, and those taking specific antiviral medications should not take this drug. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, alcoholics, elderly individuals, and those with hypothyroidism should exercise greater caution when using this medication, and regular monitoring may be required. While this drug generally has fewer side effects, symptoms such as headaches, digestive disorders, muscle pain, fatigue, allergic reactions, and abnormal liver function may occasionally occur. If such symptoms arise, inform healthcare professionals. This medication may interact with other drugs, particularly specific antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, immunosuppressants, some antihypertensives, oral contraceptives, and grapefruit juice, so caution is needed when taken together. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this drug, and women of childbearing age should ensure proper contraception while taking it. Children, the elderly, and patients with diminished kidney function should be especially cautious while taking this medication, and adjustments in dosage or monitoring may be necessary. There is no specific antidote in the case of overdose, so treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle condition should be monitored. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Doing so will help preserve the drug's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle