Tobastin Tablets 80 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dosage

For hyperlipidemia, the recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and in cases requiring greater reductions in LDL cholesterol levels, it may start at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. This medication is administered in a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily. The initial and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and patient characteristics, and lipid levels should be analyzed within 2 to 4 weeks after starting treatment.

This medication may cause muscle issues, so if muscle pain, weakness, or severe fatigue occurs, you should inform your doctor immediately. It may affect liver function, so it should not be taken if there is liver disease or elevated liver enzymes, and regular liver function tests should be conducted during treatment. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential must use appropriate contraception while taking this medication. Children, especially those under 10 years old, should not take this medication unless absolutely necessary. This medication can increase the risk of side effects when taken with certain drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. Elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function are at higher risk for muscle-related issues, so caution is advised and patients should follow their doctor's instructions. During treatment, if symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fever, or malaise occur, inform the healthcare provider immediately, and blood tests may be needed to check for muscle damage. This medication should be avoided with grapefruit juice, as it may increase blood concentration. If any symptoms of liver disease, unusual skin rashes, hives, or itching occur during use, discontinue the medication immediately and consult your doctor. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, severe dermatological reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, breathing difficulties, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver issues (jaundice), sudden/

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• malaise
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fatigue
• fever
• rhinitis
• high blood sugar
• low blood sugar
• weight gain

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It should be kept away from excessively hot or cold places, ideally at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle