Megajet Tablet 10/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, an initial dose of 10/5 mg once daily is recommended. In patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, the dosage can be adjusted. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be confirmed after intervals of at least 4 weeks, and the dosage can be increased to a maximum of 10/20 mg per day.

This medication poses a risk of muscle issues, so patients should inform their doctor immediately if they experience severe muscle pain or weakness. If muscle damage worsens, it can also affect kidney function, so treatment should be stopped or temporarily withheld in cases of poor kidney function or severe infections, surgery, trauma, etc. Patients with allergies to the active ingredients, severely impaired liver function, muscle diseases, severe kidney diseases, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Additionally, caution should be taken when administering this drug to patients susceptible to myopathy or those combining it with certain medications, and regular blood tests and monitoring of muscle status should be conducted as per the doctor's instruction. This medication can affect liver function, thus patients with a history of liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels should undergo liver function tests before administration, as well as regular liver function checks during treatment. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication and must use appropriate contraception while taking it. Special care is required when using this medication in children and the elderly, particularly in the elderly due to a higher risk of myopathy, and careful management of dosage and condition according to the doctor's instruction is necessary. Drug interactions may increase the blood concentration of this medication, so patients taking other medications should inform healthcare providers and, if necessary, have their dosage adjusted or monitored. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be tested periodically. When storing this medication, keep it out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• indigestion
• itching
• rash
• muscle pain
• fatigue
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, away from extreme heat or cold.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/(10 tablets/PTP × 3), 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle