DuoNonjeong 10/10 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/5 mg to 10/20 mg per day, with a recommended initial dose of 10/5 mg per day. For patients requiring more significant LDL cholesterol reduction, the dosage may be adjusted. After starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 4 weeks to adjust the dosage, with a maximum daily dosage of 10/20 mg.

This medication may rarely cause rhabdomyolysis, which can result in serious kidney dysfunction due to damage to muscle tissue. Therefore, patients with acute severe muscle diseases or reduced kidney function should discontinue or temporarily pause its use. Patients with allergies to the active ingredient or components of this medication, those with severely impaired liver function, patients with muscle diseases, those taking specific immunosuppressants, patients with very low kidney function, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients at high risk for muscle diseases, alcoholics, patients with a history of liver disease, elderly patients, and those taking specific medications should use this medication with caution and should consult a doctor immediately if symptoms of muscle pain or drug side effects occur. Regular checks of liver function and muscle condition are required during the use of this medication, and if liver enzyme levels become abnormally high or symptoms such as muscle pain and weakness arise, the medication should be stopped immediately and medical advice sought. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and fertile women should use appropriate contraception during treatment. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been sufficiently verified. As this medication may interact with other drugs, patients taking other medications must inform their doctor or pharmacist, particularly caution is needed when used in conjunction with certain antibiotics, antivirals, anticoagulants, and fibrates. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so appropriate treatment and supportive measures based on symptoms should be received, and monitoring of kidney function and muscle enzyme levels should be conducted. When storing this medication, keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container. Caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, exfoliation of skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever accompanied respiratory abnormalities, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary changes

Mild side effects

Nasopharyngitis, dyspepsia, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, itching, rash, arthralgia, myalgia, weakness, chest pain, dry mouth, elevated blood sugar, increased serum lactate dehydrogenase levels, pruritus, urticaria, hair loss, sensory disturbances, nausea, abdominal distension, loss of appetite, syncope, myalgia, muscle cramps, gout, erectile dysfunction, bronchitis, rhinitis, cystitis, dermatitis, skin burning sensation, nasal congestion, oropharyngeal pain

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety for a long time.

Appearance

Yellow, oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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