Ezitorin Tablet 10/20 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg per day, with a generally recommended starting dose of 10/20 mg per day. When a reduction in LDL cholesterol is less critical, treatment can start with 10/10 mg per day. After starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, check lipid levels in the blood after an interval of more than 4 weeks.

This medication can cause serious muscle-related side effects, such as myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, so if symptoms like muscle pain or weakness occur, consult a doctor immediately. This medication should not be used in individuals who are allergic to its components, have severe liver impairment, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or in combination with certain medications. Particularly in patients with unstable liver function or liver disease, this medication should be used cautiously, and regular liver function tests are required. This medication may interact with certain antifungal agents, antibiotics, immunosuppressants, and some cardiovascular drugs, increasing the risk of side effects, so patients must inform their doctor of any other medications they are taking. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, use should be discontinued immediately. This medication is used only restrictively in children and adolescents, and is not recommended for children under 10 years of age. In older adults, careful monitoring should be undertaken, particularly for muscle-related side effects and liver function abnormalities. During the use of this medication, if unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, muscle weakness, or signs of liver function abnormalities occur, consult medical personnel immediately for testing. In the event of overdose, no specific antidote is available, and general symptomatic treatment and supportive care are necessary. It is advisable to limit the intake of certain foods like grapefruit juice while taking this medication, and dose adjustments may be necessary when combined with other drugs according to a doctor's instructions. Regular blood tests to check liver function and muscle enzyme levels can help ensure the safe use of the medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin shedding, mouth/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough accompanied by fever and respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary complications.

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a sealed container as it is sensitive to air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Biconvex rectangular tablets that are white to off-white.

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)