Apito Tablet (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg of atorvastatin once daily; patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol may start with 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The administration should be in the range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. Initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient characteristics, with lipid levels analyzed every 2 to 4 weeks to adjust the dosage.

Child dose

For pediatric patients (ages 10 to 17) with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, with a maximum recommended dose of 20 mg daily. The dosage should be adjusted appropriately according to treatment goals.

This medication may cause muscle-related symptoms; if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. Patients with liver function problems or abnormally high liver enzyme levels should not take this medication and must undergo regular liver function tests while using it. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication and must use effective contraception during treatment. This drug may interact with specific medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are currently taking. Patients who excessively consume alcohol or have a history of liver disease should take this medication with caution and should consult medical personnel immediately if abnormal symptoms occur. Children, especially those under 10 years old, should not use this medication, while adolescents aged 10 and older should take it according to a doctor's advice. Elderly patients are at higher risk for muscle-related side effects, so they need to be cautious while taking it, and regular check-ups and symptom observations are necessary. During the period of taking this medication, if symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or fever appear, notify a doctor immediately. In particular, if muscle pain becomes severe or persists, a blood test should be performed to check for muscle damage. This medication contains lactose; therefore, patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; appropriate treatment should be received based on symptoms, and it should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash accompanied by fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, lightning strikes headaches, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle