Radova Tablet 40 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, start with 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. If more LDL-cholesterol reduction is needed, the dose may be increased to 20 mg or 40 mg. The dosing range is 10-80 mg once daily, adjusted individually based on treatment goals and patient response. Dosing adjustments should be determined by analyzing lipid levels within 2-4 weeks after starting therapy.

This drug may cause muscle-related symptoms, so if you experience muscle pain, weakness, or severe fatigue, consult a doctor immediately. This drug can affect liver function, so it should not be used if there are liver diseases or if liver function test results are abnormally high. Women who are pregnant, potentially pregnant, or breastfeeding should not take this medication. It should not be administered to children under 10 years old, certain patients with liver diseases, or anyone allergic to this drug or its components. Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease must use this drug with caution, and it is important to undergo liver function testing before administration. This drug may interact with other medications; therefore, inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking. Care should be taken when taking this medication alongside certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, some antihypertensives, and antidiabetic agents. Regular blood tests are required to monitor liver function and muscle status during the use of this drug and report any unusual symptoms immediately. Additionally, appropriate contraception should be used during treatment, and if pregnancy is confirmed, discontinuation of the medication is necessary. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function should be monitored more carefully due to a higher risk of muscle abnormalities. There is no specific antidote in case of overdose, and treatment should be based on symptoms while continuously monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored 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 mouth/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by coughing and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, vision disturbances, paralysis, urination

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 prevent exposure to air or moisture. The appropriate storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle