Atorwon 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

The recommended initial dose for hyperlipidemia is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily. For patients requiring greater LDL cholesterol reduction, treatment may start with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. Initial and maintenance dosages should be individualized based on therapeutic goals and responses, with lipid levels analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17) is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg per day. The dosage should be adjusted at intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This medication may cause abnormal symptoms in muscles, thus if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness worsen or if creatine kinase levels drastically increase, usage should be immediately discontinued. Particularly, it may be necessary to temporarily pause treatment in cases of acute infection, hypotension, major surgeries or trauma, severe metabolic disorders, or liver diseases. Those with allergies to this medication or its components, acute liver disease, muscle diseases, women who are pregnant or nursing, and children under 10 years should not take this medication. Individuals with a history of alcoholism, liver disease, poor kidney function, hypothyroidism, hereditary muscle diseases, and elderly patients should consult a doctor before taking this medication and use it with caution. This medication may affect liver function, so regular liver function tests should be conducted, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported immediately. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication and should discontinue if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication can interact with several other drugs, so anyone taking other medications must inform their doctor or pharmacist. There is no specific antidote for overdose; treatment should be based on symptoms, and regular liver and muscle-related tests should be carried out. Store this medication out of the reach of children, and keep it in its original container to maintain quality. During the use of this medication, it is important to inform a doctor immediately if symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever develop.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe skin abnormalities, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues with cough + fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The suitable storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature, and it is advisable to avoid extremes of heat and cold.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Bottle packaging - 30 tablets/bottle, bottle packaging - 100 tablets/bottle