Daewong Bio Atorvastatin Tablet 40 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

The recommended initial dose for the treatment of hyperlipidemia is atorvastatin 10 mg once daily, and for patients requiring more LDL cholesterol reduction, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The typical dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. Initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient response, with lipid levels assessed 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment.

This medication may cause muscle problems; if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, treatment should be immediately discontinued and a physician should be consulted. This medication should not be used in patients with certain medical conditions, such as liver disease or muscle disorders, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and children under 10 years of age. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse, liver disease, the elderly, and patients with reduced kidney function should use this medication with caution, as they are at greater risk of muscle-related side effects, requiring regular monitoring. This drug can affect liver function, so liver function tests should be conducted regularly, and if symptoms of hepatitis or jaundice occur, use should be discontinued immediately. Women of childbearing age should use an appropriate method of contraception to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, they should consult a physician immediately. This medication may interact with several drugs; therefore, any currently used medications should be disclosed to doctors or pharmacists, particularly when combined with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and some cardiovascular medications. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and treatment should be supportive while monitoring liver function and muscle status. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent quality degradation and misuse. If symptoms such as fatigue, malaise, muscle pain, or fever occur during treatment, a doctor should be informed immediately and appropriate tests should be conducted. This medication should not be used in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consultation with healthcare professionals is essential before taking it.

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 distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and the recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain its efficacy over a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle