Crovaget Tablet 10/5 Milligrams

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, treatment starts at 10/5 mg daily and may be increased up to 10/20 mg daily as needed. Lipid levels in the blood should be monitored at intervals of more than 4 weeks to adjust the dosage.

This medication can cause serious muscle damage such as rhabdomyolysis, a rare side effect that may affect the muscles; therefore, if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness appear, notify a doctor immediately. This medication may affect liver function, so liver function tests should be conducted before starting the medication, and if any abnormal liver function symptoms occur during treatment, tests should be repeated. This medication should not be used in patients with specific liver diseases or abnormally high liver enzyme levels, and those consuming excessive amounts of alcohol should be cautious. This medication is not to be administered to patients with severely reduced kidney function, and those with slightly impaired kidney function should also be monitored closely for the risk of muscle damage. This medication should not be given to women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant, or to nursing mothers, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception during treatment. The safety and efficacy of this medication for children and adolescents have not been adequately confirmed, so its use is not recommended. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are currently taking any medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist, particularly when combined with fibrates, cyclosporine, or anticoagulants. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take it. Symptoms such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, muscle pain, abnormal liver function may occur during treatment; if symptoms are severe or persistent, consult with healthcare professionals. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and immediate medical attention is needed for appropriate treatment and testing.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, edema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe generalized swelling and blood

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• arthralgia
• headache
• increased ALT
• increased AST
• muscle pain
• increased blood bilirubin
• acneiform dermatitis
• pruritus
• dizziness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White to almost white round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (15 tablets/blister × 2)