Vylowjeong 10/20 Milligrams

Adult dose

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

This medication can cause serious muscle-related side effects such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. The risk of such side effects increases particularly when taken at high doses or in combination with certain drugs. If muscle pain, weakness, or unexplained muscle soreness occurs while taking this medication, you must inform your physician immediately. This medication should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to its components, those with active liver disease or persistent liver function abnormalities, and pregnant or breastfeeding women. Additionally, the risk of side effects may increase when combined with certain medications, so you must inform your doctor or pharmacist about any current medications. Due to the potential impact on liver function, liver function tests should be performed regularly before and during treatment. It is not recommended for patients with severely impaired liver function. There is insufficient safety data for this medication in children and adolescents, thus it is advisable to avoid use in patients under 10 years of age. Elderly patients may also be more sensitive to this medication, so caution is required during administration, and immediate consultation with medical personnel is needed if any unusual symptoms occur. While taking this medication, you should avoid consuming grapefruit juice or using certain medications (for example, strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, gemfibrozil, cyclosporine, danazol, some antibiotics, calcium channel blockers, etc.). The risk of myopathy can significantly increase when combined with these drugs. Women who are planning to become pregnant or may become pregnant must consult their doctor before taking this medication and stop taking it immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Blood glucose levels may rise while taking this medication, so patients at risk for diabetes should regularly monitor their blood glucose levels. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and symptomatic and supportive treatment will be administered according to the symptoms. It is important to strictly adhere to the dosing regimen and amount specified by your doctor while taking this medication and to consult medical personnel immediately if any unusual symptoms arise.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, rash, anaphylaxis, severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme), myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, elevated liver aminotransferase levels, hepatitis, acute liver failure, pancreatitis, severe muscle weakness, ocular myasthenia, jaundice, liver damage, thrombocytopenia, kidney damage, cirrhosis, liver cancer, severe edema, elevated blood pressure, dizziness, headache (serious neurological symptoms)

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is also important to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Biconvex rectangular tablet, white to off-white

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu) x 3