Y2 Ator Tablet 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

The recommended initial dosage for hyperlipidemia is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily, but in cases requiring greater reduction of LDL cholesterol levels, it may be initiated at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered at a dosage range of 10-80 mg once daily. Initial and maintenance dosages should be individualized based on therapeutic goals and responses, and lipid levels should be analyzed within 2-4 weeks after initiation and/or dosage adjustment.

Children's dosage

The recommended initial dosage for pediatric patients (10-17 years) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a recommended maximum dosage of 20 mg once daily. The dosage should be adjusted based on therapeutic goals for individual patients.

This medication may cause issues with muscles, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and a physician should be consulted. When taking this medication, liver function may be affected. Therefore, it should not be administered to patients with liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. This medication is not to be used in children, especially those under 10 years of age. Alcoholics or patients with a history of liver disease should take caution when using this medication and should undergo regular liver function tests. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist, particularly if taking specific antibiotics, antifungals, HIV treatments, certain antihypertensives, or hypoglycemic agents. Serious muscle diseases such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis can occur rarely, so if symptoms like muscle pain, weakness, or fever arise, it is crucial to notify medical staff immediately. It is advisable to avoid excessive consumption of grapefruit juice while taking this medication, as it can increase drug concentration, raising the risk of side effects. Symptoms such as liver dysfunction, skin rash, allergic reactions, indigestion, headaches, and fatigue may occur. If abnormal symptoms persist, please consult medical personnel. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function are at a higher risk for muscle-related side effects and should be monitored more closely.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress associated with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine changes

Mild side effects

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

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Optimal storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to maintain the medication’s effectiveness for an extended period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 120 tablets/bottle