Atoromin Tablet 20 mg (Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

Administer 10 to 80 mg once daily at any time of day with or without food. For hyperlipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily; if a greater reduction of LDL cholesterol is required, treatment can begin at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. Starting and maintenance doses should be individualized based on treatment goals and responses, with lipid levels analyzed within 2-4 weeks to adjust dosage.

Children's dosage

The recommended starting dose for pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (ages 10 to 17) is 10 mg once daily, and the recommended maximum dose is 20 mg once daily. Dosage should be adjusted appropriately based on therapeutic goals.

This medication may cause muscle problems; therefore, if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. This medication may affect liver function; therefore, it should not be taken if there is liver disease or elevated liver function test results. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not use this medication. This medication should not be administered to children, especially those under 10 years of age. There may be an increased risk of side effects when this medication is taken with certain drugs or supplements; if you are taking any other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Use this medication with caution if you consume alcohol heavily or have a history of liver disease. It is important to regularly monitor liver function and muscle condition while taking this medication to ensure there are no abnormalities. This medication can affect blood glucose levels, so patients at risk of diabetes should regularly check their blood glucose. Elderly patients are at an increased risk of muscle problems, so careful dosage adjustment and symptom observation are necessary. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so seek medical attention immediately for appropriate treatment and monitor liver function and muscle enzyme levels. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent quality deterioration or misuse.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough+fever, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• lethargy
• chest pain
• peripheral edema
• fatigue
• fever
• rhinitis
• hyperglycemia
• hypoglycemia
• weight gain

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be preserved for an extended period.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle