Ezistar Tablets 10/10 mg

Adult dose

This drug is administered once daily in the evening regardless of meals. For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage ranges from 10/10mg to 10/40mg per day, with the generally recommended starting dose being 10/20mg per day. Patients who require less reduction in LDL-cholesterol may start at 10/10mg per day. After initiation or dosage adjustment, monitor blood lipid levels after an interval of 4 weeks or more.

This drug may cause muscle-related side effects such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis; therefore, if muscle pain or weakness occurs, you should consult your physician immediately. This drug should not be used in patients with allergies to its components or active liver disease, or in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Special caution should be taken when administering this drug to patients with impaired liver function, and if liver function tests show abnormal elevations, consult a physician. This drug may interact with other medications, so it is important to inform your healthcare provider of any other medications you are currently taking. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function should also use this drug with caution, and regular checks and monitoring are recommended. Women who plan to become pregnant should consult their physician before taking this drug, and if pregnancy is confirmed, they should stop taking it immediately. In addition to muscle-related adverse reactions, side effects such as headache, dyspepsia, and infections may occur; if symptoms persist or worsen, inform a healthcare provider. It is advisable to avoid taking grapefruit juice or specific medications during the use of this drug and consult a physician or pharmacist before taking them. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so you should visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• rash
• hypersensitivity reactions
• pancreatitis
• cholelithiasis
• cholecystitis
• eczema
• itching
• rash

Mild side effects

Headache, diarrhea, influenza, upper respiratory tract infection, muscle pain, limb pain, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, epigastric pain, vomiting, chest pain, chest discomfort, weakness, sensory loss, sore throat, hematuria, itching, edema, thirst, facial edema, insomnia, gastritis, atrophic gastritis, dyspepsia, mucus stools, irritable bowel syndrome, nocturia, increased serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK), weight loss

This drug is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, to maintain the effectiveness of the drug, it is important to store it at a cool room temperature, between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White to pale yellow, double convex rectangular tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX3)