Hyun's Atorvastatin Tablets 40 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

The recommended initial dose of atorvastatin is 10 mg once daily, and if greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is 10 to 80 mg once daily, and it should be individualized and adjusted based on treatment goals and patient response. Lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after the start of treatment to adjust the dose.

This medication carries a risk of muscle problems, so if any symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness appear, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain liver diseases or very poor liver function, patients with muscle disorders, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, children under 10 years old, or patients taking certain other medications. Patients with poor liver or kidney function, elderly patients, and those with alcohol dependence should be more careful when using this medication, and regular check-ups by a physician are important. This medication can affect liver function, so if symptoms of hepatitis or suspected liver dysfunction are observed, you should inform your doctor immediately, and regular liver function tests are necessary. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or fever occur while taking this medication, you must inform your doctor immediately. This medication may increase blood concentrations and the risk of side effects when taken in combination with certain drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception. Children and the elderly should be particularly cautious when taking this medication, especially the elderly who are at a higher risk of muscle-related side effects. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be provided based on symptoms, and regular liver function and muscle-related tests should be conducted. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle