Duo Torin Tablets 10/20mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/40mg daily, and the generally recommended initial dose is 10/20mg daily. Patients with lesser need for LDL cholesterol reduction may start at 10/10mg daily. The recommended dose for patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10/40mg daily, taken once in the evening.

This medication is primarily used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Caution is necessary as muscle abnormalities may occur while taking this medication. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness arise, it is crucial to inform your doctor immediately, as severe cases may lead to muscle damage, necessitating immediate discontinuation of the drug. Furthermore, this medication can affect liver function, and it should not be used by patients with liver disease or elevated liver enzymes. Regular liver function tests are required, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, consultation with a physician is essential. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, as it can be harmful to both the fetus and infant. If there is a plan for pregnancy or if pregnancy is confirmed, inform your doctor, and breastfeeding should be discontinued. Be aware that the risk of side effects can significantly increase when this medication is taken concurrently with certain drugs, so it's essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Particular attention is necessary when used with drugs that inhibit liver enzyme metabolism, specific antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and anticoagulants. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function require closer monitoring while using this medication. Regular blood tests are recommended to check liver function and muscle enzyme levels during treatment. In case of overdose, since no specific antidote exists, immediate medical assistance should be sought for proper treatment. Lastly, it is advisable to limit the intake of grapefruit juice during the course of this medication, and any changes in health status should be discussed with healthcare professionals immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White to off-white, biconvex, rectangular tablet

Package unit

PTP packaging: 30 tablets