Atoromin 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

The recommended initial dose is atorvastatin at 10 mg once daily, but for patients requiring greater LDL-cholesterol reduction, starting at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily (applicable only for those needing a reduction of 45% or more in LDL-cholesterol) is acceptable. This medication is administered in a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and response.

Children's dosage

Pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17) have a recommended initial dose of 10 mg once daily, and a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg once daily. The dose can be adjusted with intervals of 4 weeks or longer.

This medication may cause abnormal muscle symptoms; if muscle pain or weakness intensifies or if creatine kinase levels rise significantly, stop taking it immediately. Patients with hepatic dysfunction or elevated liver enzyme levels should not take this medication, and if symptoms of liver dysfunction appear, they must inform healthcare professionals immediately. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. Patients with a history of alcohol dependence or liver disease should use this medication cautiously and require regular liver function tests. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function are at increased risk of myopathy, so additional caution is needed when using this medication. This medication may increase blood concentration when taken with certain drugs, raising the risk of side effects; therefore, patients taking other medications must consult with healthcare professionals. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, fever, etc., occur, inform healthcare professionals immediately and get tested. Children under the age of 10 cannot take this medication, while adolescents aged 10 and older should take it only as directed by a physician. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should be cautious. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; therefore, appropriate treatment should be provided according to symptoms, and regular blood tests are necessary to monitor liver function and muscle condition. Store this medication out of reach of children and keep it in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme drowsiness, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe body swelling accompanied by elevated blood pressure, anaphylaxis

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature of 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication over time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle