Aritojeng 10 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

Atorvastatin is recommended to be administered once daily at a starting dose of 10 mg. If more reduction in LDL cholesterol is necessary, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Generally, it is administered within a range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, with lipid levels analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after initiating treatment and adjusting the dosage accordingly. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

Child dose

The recommended starting dose for pediatric patients (ages 10-17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 20 mg daily. The dosage should be adjusted according to the therapeutic goals and assessed over intervals of 4 weeks or more.

This drug may cause abnormal symptoms in the muscles, so if muscle pain or weakness worsens, it's important to notify a doctor immediately. In particular, if there is a significant increase in creatine kinase levels or if myopathy is suspected, the medication should be discontinued. Patients with poor liver function or active liver disease should not take this drug. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not use this drug. Children under 10 years old and patients with certain genetic lactose intolerance conditions should also avoid this medication. Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease, those with impaired kidney function, or those with hypothyroidism should use this drug cautiously. Older patients or those with a history of muscle disorders also need to be careful. This drug may increase the concentration and risk of side effects when used in conjunction with certain antibiotics, antifungals, or HIV treatments, so it's crucial to inform your doctor of any other medications being taken. If any abnormal liver function symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately, and regular liver function tests are important. It's advisable to avoid grapefruit juice while taking this medication. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods while on this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, treatment should be stopped immediately. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, fever, or fatigue arise, you should notify your doctor and undergo testing as needed. Keep out of reach of children and store in the original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, anaphylaxis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrosis, mucocutaneous syndrome, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthmatic attacks, respiratory difficulties with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe

Mild side effects

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

This drug may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature within the range of 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will safely maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle