Arva Tablet 40 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

The recommended dosage for the treatment of hyperlipidemia is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily; for patients requiring more LDL-cholesterol reduction, starting with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily is appropriate. The total dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily. Initial and maintenance dosages should be individualized based on the patient's characteristics, and lipid levels should be analyzed for dosage adjustment within 2 to 4 weeks after treatment initiation.

This medication may cause muscle problems, so if there is severe muscle pain or weakness, or if there is a significant increase in creatine kinase levels, use should be discontinued immediately. Patients with poor liver function or liver disease should not take this medication and should undergo regular liver function tests. This medication should not be used by pregnant or nursing women, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking it. When taken with certain medications, drug levels may increase and the risk of side effects may rise, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist if they are taking other medications. Elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function have a higher risk of myopathy, so caution is needed during use, and if symptoms occur, medical consultation is required immediately. If symptoms such as muscle pain, malaise, or fever occur during treatment, the physician should be informed immediately and tests should be conducted. This medication has not been sufficiently proven safe and effective for use in children, so it should not be used in children under 10 years of age. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be based on symptoms, and regular assessments of liver function and muscle-related tests should be conducted. Medications should be kept out of reach of children and stored in the original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory problems, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• malaise
• 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 tightly sealed container. It is best to store the medication at room temperature in a cool place, specifically between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

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