Ador Tablet 40 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

For treating hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily; however, if more LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, it may be initiated at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in a range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, and the dose should be adjusted individually based on therapeutic goals and patient response. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment and adjusting doses to evaluate cholesterol levels.

This medication may pose a risk of muscle problems; if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. In particular, if there is a significant increase in muscle enzyme levels or serious muscle disease is suspected, the use of this medication should be stopped. This drug should not be used by patients with impaired liver function, those with liver disease, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, children under the age of 10, or patients taking certain medications. Individuals with a history of alcoholism or liver disease, those with compromised kidney function, and the elderly should use this medication more cautiously and have their liver and muscle conditions regularly monitored. This medication can cause various side effects, including liver function abnormalities, digestive symptoms, headaches, muscle pain, skin rashes, etc., so if symptoms worsen or unusual reactions are suspected, notify medical personnel immediately. In particular, if severe skin rashes or blisters develop, the medication should be discontinued immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients should inform healthcare providers about any concurrent medications and be cautious of specific foods such as grapefruit juice. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception. This medication requires dosage adjustments and caution when administered to children or the elderly, and if overdose occurs, treatment should be sought according to symptoms. The medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination 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 closed container, protected from air and moisture, at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle