Iritor Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily; for patients requiring greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol, it may start at 20 mg or 40 mg. The dosing may be adjusted within the range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, individualized based on treatment goals and patient response, with lipid levels analyzed and the dose adjusted at intervals of 2 to 4 weeks. Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dose for pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg per day. The dosage should be adjusted based on the individual patient's treatment over intervals of more than 4 weeks.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms; therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness is felt or if creatine kinase levels rise significantly, stop taking the drug immediately and consult a doctor. It is safe not to use this medication in patients with impaired liver function or liver disease, and regular liver function tests should be performed. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while on this medication. This medication should not be administered to children, especially those under the age of 10. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, those with impaired kidney function, and elderly patients should be cautious when taking this medication, closely monitoring for muscle-related side effects. Interactions may occur when combined with other medications, so inform the doctor or pharmacist, especially when taking specific antibiotics, antifungals, HIV treatments, some antihypertensives, and oral contraceptives; dosage adjustments or discontinuation may be necessary. This medication contains lactose, so lactose-intolerant patients should not take it. If allergic reactions such as sudden skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or neck occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately, and medical personnel should be consulted. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be received based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle condition should be monitored periodically. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in the original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes accompanied by high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, coughing with accompanying fever and respiratory issues, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Lethargy
• malaise
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fatigue
• fever
• rhinitis
• 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 safe to store at room temperature, ideally between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, away from extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle