Lipitor Tablet 40 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

Atorvastatin can be taken at any time of the day with or without food. The recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, but patients requiring more significant reduction in LDL cholesterol may start with either 20 mg or 40 mg. It can be administered within a dosage range of 10 to 80 mg once daily, and adjustments should be made based on treatment goals and patient response. Lipid levels should be assessed 2 to 4 weeks after initiation of treatment.

This medication may cause muscle problems, so if you experience muscle pain or weakness, you should inform your doctor immediately. Patients with impaired liver function or a history of liver disease should consult a doctor before taking this medication. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use proper contraceptive methods while taking it. This medication may increase the risk of side effects when taken with certain other medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist of any current medications you are taking. Children, especially those under 10 years old, should not take this medication, and children over 10 should follow their doctor's instructions. Elderly patients may be at higher risk of muscle-related side effects, so caution is advised during use, and regular check-ups are recommended. Severe skin rash or allergic reactions may occasionally occur, so if these symptoms arise, discontinue use immediately and consult medical personnel. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so care should be taken not to exceed the recommended dosage, and if suspected, seek medical attention promptly. This medication should be stored in its original container and kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• malaise
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• tiredness
• fever
• nasopharyngitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and at room temperature, ideally between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's efficacy and ensures safe use.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle