Atorvaef Tablet 10/40 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, it is administered in a dose range of 10/10mg to 10/80mg daily, with an initial recommended dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg daily. For patients requiring a more significant reduction in LDL cholesterol (greater than 55%), an initial dose of 10/40mg daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 2 weeks.

This medication may pose a risk of serious muscle problems, so consult a physician immediately if severe muscle pain or weakness appears. Muscle damage may lead to impaired kidney function; therefore, in cases of severe infection, major surgery, trauma, or other risk factors, it may be necessary to temporarily discontinue this medication. This medication should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to its active ingredient or excipients, have significantly impaired liver function, have muscle disorders, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking certain other medications. Caution should be exercised in individuals with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, renal impairment, hypothyroidism, elderly patients, etc., as the risk of myopathy may be higher, and regular check-ups are necessary. If symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur during treatment with this medication, inform your doctor immediately, and liver function tests are required if liver dysfunction is suspected. This medication can elevate liver enzyme levels, so it is crucial to conduct liver function tests before and during treatment. This drug may interact with some other medications; particularly, when taken with drugs that interfere with hepatic metabolism, the risk of side effects may increase, so it is essential to inform your physician or pharmacist of all medications being taken. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraception while taking it. Breastfeeding women should also avoid this medication for the safety of the infant. The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been established in children, so its use is not recommended. Elderly patients are at higher risk of myopathy; caution is needed during use, but dosage adjustment is generally not necessary. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic, and monitoring of liver function and muscle-related tests should be performed regularly. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is advisable to avoid transferring it to other containers, as this may adversely affect its quality. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress associated with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• elevated liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid storing in excessively hot or cold places, as it is important to maintain an appropriate temperature to preserve the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle