Atoriv 10/20 mg Tablets

Adult dosage

This medication should be taken once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/40mg daily. The recommended starting dose is 10/10mg or 10/20mg once daily. Patients requiring greater reduction of LDL cholesterol may have their dosage adjusted. After starting treatment or adjusting dosages, blood lipid levels should be checked with intervals of at least two weeks.

This medication carries a risk of muscle-related issues, so if any severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, you must consult a healthcare professional immediately. Particularly in cases of severe infection, hypotension, major surgery, trauma, or severe metabolic disturbances, the use of this medication may need to be temporarily stopped or discontinued. Patients who are allergic to any components of this medication or have active liver disease, muscle disorders, or who are pregnant or nursing should not use it. Additionally, patients with issues related to lactose components in this medication should avoid taking it. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, those with impaired kidney function, or hypothyroidism should use this medication cautiously. Elderly patients over 70 years or those with a history of muscle toxicity should also use it carefully. While taking this medication, regular liver function tests are necessary, and symptoms of liver dysfunction (e.g., nausea, vomiting, fatigue) should be reported immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is crucial to inform your physician or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking. Caution is especially needed when taken with certain antibiotics, antivirals, and immunosuppressants, as the risk of muscle damage may increase. Women of childbearing age should use adequate contraception during treatment and must stop taking it immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication is not recommended for children, as safety and efficacy have not been established. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; treatment should be symptomatic, and liver and muscle enzyme tests should be performed. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and it should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• paresthesia
• itching
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fatigue
• fever
• rhinitis
• cough

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and it is safe to store at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3]