Atorod Tablet 40 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

Atorvastatin may be taken once daily at any time regardless of meals. The recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and if a greater reduction of LDL cholesterol levels is needed, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg. The dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily, and should be individualized based on treatment goal and response. After analyzing lipid levels within 2 to 4 weeks, the dosage should be adjusted accordingly.

This medication may cause pain or weakness in the muscles, so consult a physician immediately if muscle-related symptoms occur. If there is a significant increase in muscle enzyme levels or suspicion of myopathy, discontinuation of this medication is necessary. Patients with liver function issues should not use this medication and should undergo regular liver function tests. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. Children under 10 years old and patients with specific liver diseases or myopathies should also refrain from using this medication. Alcoholics, patients with a history of liver disease, and the elderly should use this medication cautiously and monitor for side effects. This medication may interact with various drugs, so individuals taking other medications must inform their physician or pharmacist. Special caution is needed when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, grapefruit juice, etc. Various side effects such as muscle pain, fatigue, nausea, headache, dyspepsia may occur while taking this medication, so report any unusual symptoms to healthcare personnel immediately. Moreover, this medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should verify before taking it. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so symptomatic treatment is necessary, along with monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Keep this medication out of reach of children and store it in its original container to prevent deterioration or misuse.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), severe allergic reactions, skin peeling, severe skin adverse reactions, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, lightning-like headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, serious

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air or moisture. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve its effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle