Empitorin Tablet 10/20 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily in the evening, irrespective of meals. For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg per day, and the generally recommended starting dose is 10/20 mg per day. Patients with less need for LDL cholesterol reduction can start at 10/10 mg per day. Dosage adjustments are made after checking blood lipid levels with an interval of more than 4 weeks. Homozygous

This medication can cause muscle problems, so if muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Particular caution is needed when taking high doses as the risk of muscle damage increases. Women who are pregnant or nursing and those with allergies to any ingredients in this medication or with active liver disease should not use this medication. Additionally, drugs that interfere with the metabolism of this medication in the liver, such as certain antifungal agents, antibiotics, and antiviral drugs, should not be taken concurrently. This medication may affect liver function, so patients with a history of liver disease should have regular liver function tests. Elderly patients or those with compromised kidney function should be particularly cautious when taking this medication, and dosage adjustments may be necessary. Patients should report any unexplained muscle pain, weakness, or darkening of urine to healthcare providers immediately while taking this medication. The risk of muscle damage may increase when used in combination with other lipid-lowering agents, so caution is warranted during concurrent administration. Women planning to become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication, and they should discontinue its use immediately if pregnancy is confirmed during treatment. This medication should not be administered to breastfeeding women, and if nursing, breastfeeding should be stopped. In children or adolescents, due to limited safety data, it should be taken only under medical supervision. Patients receiving new prescriptions while taking this medication should inform their healthcare providers about all currently taken medications. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so patients should seek appropriate medical treatment immediately. Taking this medication with grapefruit juice may increase blood concentrations, so avoiding grapefruit juice is recommended.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), erythema multiforme, shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes).

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

A white to off-white, bilaterally convex, rectangular tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)