Vytorin 10/10

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. The dosage range for patients with primary hypercholesterolemia is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg daily, with the generally recommended starting dose being 10/20 mg daily. For patients who require less reduction in LDL cholesterol, one may start at 10/10 mg daily. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended dose is 10/40 mg daily administered in the evening.

This medication is primarily used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Caution should be exercised as muscle problems may arise while taking this medication. If muscle pain or weakness occurs, notify a doctor immediately. Patients with liver function problems or persistent unexplained increases in liver enzyme levels should not take this medication. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication, and women of childbearing potential must confirm their pregnancy status before taking it. The risk of muscle problems or side effects may increase when this medication is taken with certain other drugs, so be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking. Elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function need to exercise greater caution when using this medication. Rarely, various side effects such as skin rashes, liver function abnormalities, gastrointestinal symptoms, headaches, dizziness, etc. may occur, and if symptoms persist or worsen, consult medical personnel. It is advisable to regularly monitor liver function and muscle status through blood tests while taking this medication. Additionally, this medication may not be suitable for patients with certain genetic disorders, thus the individual's health status should be thoroughly considered when using it.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral and eye mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities, sudden and severe

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• influenza
• upper respiratory infection
• muscle pain
• limb pain
• fatigue
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• constipation

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to ensure the drug's efficacy is preserved and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White to pale yellow, biconvex, rectangular tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)