Beatorin Tablets 10/10

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily in the evening, irrespective of meals. 1. Patients with primary hypercholesterolemia - The dose range is 10/10mg to 10/40mg daily. - The generally recommended initial dose is 10/20mg daily. - Patients with little need for LDL-cholesterol reduction may start at 10/10mg daily. - After beginning treatment or adjusting the dosage, blood lipids should be checked at intervals of at least 4 weeks.

This medication may cause serious muscle-related side effects such as myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, so if muscle pain or weakness is experienced, consult a physician immediately. Patients with allergies to this medication's ingredients, those with active liver disease, or those with persistent unexplained elevations in liver enzyme levels should not take this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women who may become pregnant should consult their physician before taking it and use appropriate contraception. If taking medications that interfere with the metabolism of this medication in the liver, such as certain antifungals, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, or immunosuppressants, the risk of side effects may increase, so it is essential to inform the physician about all medications being taken. Elderly patients, those with poor kidney function, and patients with thyroid dysfunction should use this medication with caution as the risk of side effects may be higher. Regular monitoring of liver function and muscle status is necessary while taking this medication, and if any abnormalities are found, consult a physician immediately. Side effects such as diarrhea, headache, muscle pain, and cold symptoms may occur, and if symptoms worsen or persist, inform a physician. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Caution should be exercised if taken with grapefruit juice or certain medications, as this may increase drug concentration and the risk of side effects. When starting or discontinuing any new medications while taking this drug, always consult healthcare professionals and do not stop taking it arbitrarily.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, rash, anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), erythema multiforme, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, hepatitis, liver abnormalities (jaundice), pancreatitis, thrombocytopenia, severe myasthenia, ocular myasthenia, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney failure, kidney damage, severe edema, severe urinary abnormalities, severe skin adverse reactions

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. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, and it is best to avoid extremely hot or humid places.

Appearance

White to pale yellow, double convex, rectangular tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX3)