Iritol Tablet 40 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once a day; if further LDL cholesterol reduction is needed, it can be initiated at 20 mg or 40 mg once a day. The usual dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once a day. Initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and the patient's responses, with lipid levels analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting therapy.

This medication may cause unusual muscle symptoms, so if muscle pain or weakness becomes severe, treatment should be stopped immediately and a doctor consulted. Especially in patients with poor kidney or liver function and the elderly, close monitoring for the risk of myopathy is necessary. This medication should not be taken by those who are allergic to it or have liver disease, active hepatitis, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Additionally, it should not be given to patients with certain genetic lactose intolerance and should not be used in children under 10 years of age. Liver function may be affected, so regular liver function tests should be conducted before and during treatment. During the course of this medication, excessive alcohol should be avoided, and patients should inform their doctors if they have kidney or liver issues. This medication can interact with other drugs, so those taking other medications should inform their healthcare providers. Consuming with grapefruit juice may increase drug concentration and the risk of side effects, so caution is advised. Females taking this medication who plan to become pregnant should use appropriate contraceptives and should stop taking it immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. If symptoms such as muscle pain, fever, or fatigue occur, a doctor should be consulted immediately and blood tests should be performed. Special attention is required for children, the elderly, and patients with renal impairment when taking this medication; any adverse symptoms during treatment should be reported immediately. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so symptomatic treatment should be provided, and liver function and muscle status should be monitored through blood tests. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored securely in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, palpitations

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• tiredness
• fever
• nasal and throat inflammation
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius for storage. Proper storage keeps the medication effective and safe to use.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle