DuoNonjeong 10/20 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/5mg to 10/20mg daily. The recommended initial dose is 10/5mg once daily. For patients requiring greater reduction of LDL cholesterol, the dosage may be adjusted. After initiating therapy or adjusting the dose, check lipid levels at a minimum of 4-week intervals and adjust dosage accordingly, with a maximum daily dose of 10/20mg.

This medication can rarely cause rhabdomyolysis, which may result in severe muscle damage. Therefore, if symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur, consult a doctor immediately. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain liver diseases or severe kidney dysfunction. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding mothers, should not use this medication. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease require special caution when using this medication. Interactions may occur when combined with other medications, so inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. It's important to monitor liver function and muscle status regularly while taking this medication. Symptoms such as dizziness or headaches may occur, hence caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Care should be taken when administering to children or the elderly, as there may be an increased risk of muscle-related adverse effects, especially in the elderly. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, seek immediate treatment at a healthcare facility. This medication contains lactose; therefore, patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Regular blood tests and symptom monitoring during use should be conducted to ensure safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures,

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• dyspepsia
• elevated ALT
• edema
• myalgia
• headache
• acute pyelonephritis
• dry mouth
• elevated liver enzymes
• abnormal liver function tests

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to safely preserve the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

Pink egg-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

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