Rojet Tablet 10/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, an initial dose of 10/5 mg once daily is recommended. The dosage range is between 10/5 mg and 10/20 mg per day, adjusted according to the patient's response. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, cholesterol levels should be verified after a minimum of 4 weeks, and the dosage can be increased up to a maximum of 10/20 mg per day.

This medication may rarely cause muscle damage, resulting in muscle pain or weakness, which could lead to severe renal damage in extreme cases; therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a physician immediately. This medication can affect liver function, so it should not be administered or should be used with caution in patients with liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels, and liver function tests should be conducted regularly during treatment. This medication should not be used in patients with certain genetic disorders, severely impaired kidney function, or in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse, liver disease, elderly patients, and those with hypothyroidism should be especially cautious when administering this medication, and dosage adjustments or monitoring may be necessary as directed by a physician. During the use of this medication, if symptoms such as muscle pain, fever, or fatigue occur, inform the medical staff immediately, and if necessary, blood tests should be performed to check for muscle damage. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform the physician or pharmacist about any currently taken medications, particularly in combination with anticoagulants, certain antibiotics, and fibrate drugs, caution is required. Safety and efficacy of this medication in children or adolescents have not been established, hence it is not recommended. During the use of this medication, dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery, therefore caution is advised.

Serious side effects

Hives, swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, high fever with severe rash, blistering, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe skin adverse reaction, shortness of breath or breathing difficulty, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, hepatic issues (jaundice), severe and sudden headache, extreme drowsiness

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• arthralgia
• headache
• dizziness
• upper respiratory infection
• myalgia
• weakness
• pruritus
• rash
• itching

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, preferably at room temperature. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White to nearly white round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3), 30 tablets/bottle