AtorJet Tablet 10/10 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, a dose range of 10/10mg to 10/80mg per day is administered, with an initial dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg recommended. If a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol is required, an initial dose of 10/40mg is recommended. Blood lipid levels should be checked with intervals of more than two weeks after starting or adjusting the dosage.

This medication can cause rhabdomyolysis, a rare side effect that may affect muscles and can lead to kidney problems. Therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, you should consult a doctor immediately. This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to the active or inactive ingredients, patients with severely impaired liver function, patients with muscle diseases, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, breastfeeding women, patients currently taking specific antiviral medications, and patients with genetic metabolic disorders, such as lactose intolerance. Patients with a history of liver disease or alcoholism, patients with impaired kidney function, patients with hypothyroidism, patients with muscle diseases or family history of muscle issues, and elderly patients who are at higher risk for muscle-related side effects should use this medication cautiously. During the course of treatment with this medication, regular checks of liver function and muscle condition should be conducted, and if symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur, notify your physician immediately. Particularly, if muscle enzyme levels increase to more than five times the normal upper limit, treatment should be discontinued. This medication can interact with several drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist and monitor closely. In particular, the risk of muscle-related side effects may increase when used in conjunction with specific antibiotics, antiviral agents, immunosuppressants, fibrates, niacin, etc. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while on it. Safety in children has not been established; therefore, it is not recommended. Elderly patients are at higher risk for muscle-related side effects and should take it carefully, but no special dose adjustments are necessary. In case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, appropriate symptomatic treatment and supportive care may be necessary, and monitoring of liver function and muscle enzyme levels is required. Keep this medication out of the reach of children, and do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), systemic malaise, liver issues (jaundice), sudden and severe allergic reaction.

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• dizziness
• nausea
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• joint pain
• musculoskeletal pain
• headache
• hyperkalemia

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White to off-white, biconvex, film-coated tablet imprinted with '257' on one side.

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)