Ripimet Extended-Release Tablet 10/1000 mg (Atorvastatin, Metformin)

Adult dose

This medication is administered to adults only once daily with the evening meal. Patients taking metformin hydrochloride and atorvastatin calcium hydrate single agents are switched to this medication for convenience. The safety and efficacy of this medication have been confirmed at doses of metformin hydrochloride 1500 mg and atorvastatin 40 mg.

This medication can rarely cause severe lactic acidosis, so if this symptom occurs, you must notify your doctor immediately. When taken with diabetes medications, hypoglycemia may occur, so blood glucose levels should be closely monitored. If muscle pain or weakness worsens, you should stop taking this medication and consult healthcare professionals. Patients with moderate to severe renal impairment or those with acute heart failure should not take this medication. If undergoing tests involving iodinated contrast agents, you should temporarily stop using this medication before and after the tests, and restart only after confirming that kidney function is normal. Pregnant women, women who could become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with liver disease or kidney disease should be more cautious when taking this medication, and regular blood tests and kidney function tests are recommended. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking any other medications, you must inform your healthcare provider. In case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately for appropriate treatment, and blood dialysis may be necessary. This medication should be swallowed whole and not crushed or chewed, and should be kept out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanying cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine

Mild side effects

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

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

Appearance

Light yellow, biconvex, egg-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

7 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle