Ebsimva Tablet 10/10 milligrams

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia: 10/10mg to 10/40mg per day, with a generally recommended initial dose of 10/20mg per day. Patients with a lower need for LDL cholesterol reduction may start at 10/10mg per day. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, check blood lipid levels at intervals of more than 4 weeks before adjusting the dosage.

This medication is primarily used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Caution is required as muscle pain or weakness may occur when taking this medication. In severe cases, muscle tissue may be damaged, leading to potential kidney problems; if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, consult a physician immediately. It may affect liver function, so patients with liver diseases or elevated liver enzymes should not take this medication. Furthermore, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication, and women with a possibility of pregnancy should confirm their pregnancy status before use. The risk of muscle-related side effects may increase when taking this medication with specific other drugs, so be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Elderly patients over 65 years or those with impaired kidney function require special caution when taking this medication. Regular blood tests to monitor liver function and muscle enzyme levels during treatment are recommended. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid certain foods such as grapefruit juice while taking this medication, and excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided as it can be burdensome to the liver. Patients on this medication should inform any healthcare provider about it when receiving a new prescription and immediately report any symptoms such as muscle pain or other unusual signs.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, breathlessness or difficulty in breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and very severe headaches, lightning-like headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary changes

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• influenza
• upper respiratory tract infection
• muscle pain
• limb pain
• fatigue
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• constipation

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so the bottle should be tightly closed when stored. It is recommended to keep the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

White to pale yellow, biconvex, rectangular tablet

Package unit

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