Lipitor M Sustained Release 10/1000 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily to adults, taken with the evening meal.

This medication is a combination product used to manage blood sugar levels and reduce cholesterol. Rarely, serious metabolic complications such as lactic acidosis may occur, and if symptoms arise, medical personnel should be notified immediately. There is an increased risk of hypoglycemia when taken with other diabetes medications, so caution is needed. If symptoms of muscle pain or myopathy appear, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Patients with severe renal impairment, acute heart failure or serious infections, liver dysfunction, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 10 years of age should not use this medication. If meal intake is irregular or insufficient, vigorous exercise is undertaken, or excessive alcohol consumption occurs, the risk of side effects from this medication may increase, so it should be used cautiously. Side effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances, hypoglycemia, liver function abnormalities, muscle pain, headache, dizziness, and others may occur; therefore, it is important to consult a doctor if these symptoms appear. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your healthcare provider, and regular blood tests and renal function tests are required. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use appropriate contraception, and it is recommended that this medication not be taken while breastfeeding. Special care is needed for children and the elderly, particularly in the elderly, due to the need for dosage adjustment and monitoring according to renal function decline. In case of overdose, seek immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment, and store this medication out of the reach of children in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, breathing difficulties, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucous membrane pain in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, numbness, urination

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia
• upper abdominal pain
• constipation
• gastritis
• gastrointestinal disturbances
• vomiting
• irritable bowel syndrome
• hypoglycemia

This medication may be sensitive to air or humidity, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain its effectiveness and safety for a long time.

Appearance

Pale yellow, double-sided convex, oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 7 tablets/bottle