Drop Top Tablet 10/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily, regardless of meals. For the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia, it is taken within a range of 10/5 mg to 10/20 mg per day, with an initial dose of 10/5 mg being recommended. If a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is required, the dosage may be adjusted. Blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 4 weeks after administration or dose adjustment, and a maximum of 10/20 mg per day may be increased.

This medication carries the risk of serious muscle problems; therefore, if symptoms of acute myopathy or rhabdomyolysis occur, you should consult a doctor immediately. In particular, in cases where there are risk factors such as severe infections, hypotension, major surgery, trauma, severe metabolic abnormalities, or uncontrolled seizures, it may be necessary to temporarily stop or discontinue the use of this medication. Patients with allergies to the main ingredient or components of this medication, active liver disease, or persistently elevated liver enzymes of unknown cause should not take this medication. Patients with muscle disorders or those taking cyclosporine, patients with severe renal impairment, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should also avoid using this medication. Patients at risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, such as those with moderate to severe kidney impairment, those with hypothyroidism or a family history, those with alcohol abuse, and those taking certain medications should be extra cautious when using this medication. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take it. Administration is not recommended for patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, or those with moderate or severe liver dysfunction. Elderly patients over the age of 70 or those with risk factors for myopathy should also be administered cautiously. While taking this medication, if symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, fatigue, fever, etc. occur, you should inform your doctor immediately and, if necessary, confirm the presence of muscle damage through blood tests. Liver function tests are also necessary, and if liver enzyme levels remain persistently high at more than three times the normal upper limit, the dosage of this medication should be reduced or discontinued. This medication should not be used during pregnancy or lactation, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive measures during treatment. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents have not been sufficiently established, so it is not recommended. During the use of this medication, there may be potential interactions with other drugs, especially when taking cyclosporine, fibrate-class drugs, certain antibiotics, antifungals, anticoagulants, etc., so it is advisable to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic and supportive, and liver function and muscle damage should be monitored. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme general lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination...

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• itching
• sensory impairment
• low back pain
• generalized weakness
• headache
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets x 3) / Alu-Alu