Lipidstop Tablet 40 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose for the treatment of hyperlipidemia is 10 mg once daily; for patients requiring greater LDL cholesterol reduction, it may be initiated at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. It may be administered once daily in the range of 10 to 80 mg, and the dose should be individualized based on treatment goals and the patient's response. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting the treatment to adjust the dose. Homozygous familial

This medication may cause muscle problems, so if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, treatment should be stopped immediately and a doctor should be consulted. This medication should not be used in patients with severe liver impairment or active liver disease. Pregnant women or those who could become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Regular liver function tests should be performed while taking this medication, and any symptoms of liver dysfunction should be reported to a doctor immediately. Elderly or patients with reduced kidney function may be more prone to muscle-related side effects from this medication, so careful monitoring is required. Drug interactions may occur when taken with other medications, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist of any current medications being taken. Particularly, caution is needed as the risk of muscle damage may increase when combined with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and some lipid-lowering agents. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Children, especially those under 10 years of age, should not take this medication, while children over 10 years of age should take it under the guidance of a doctor. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment will be symptomatic, and management should include liver function and muscle enzyme tests. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, mouth/eye mucosal pain, difficulty breathing or breathlessness, asthma attack, respiratory symptoms accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets x 3) / PTP