Ebsimbajung 10/20 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. The dose range for patients with primary hypercholesterolemia is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg daily, with a generally recommended starting dose of 10/20 mg daily. Patients who require less reduction in LDL cholesterol may start with 10/10 mg daily. The recommended dose for patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10/40 mg daily, taken once in the evening.

This medication is helpful in reducing blood cholesterol levels. Muscle issues can occur, so if muscle pain or weakness appears, notify your doctor immediately. Especially when taking high doses or in conjunction with certain medications, the risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis may increase. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women planning to become pregnant should consult with their doctor. It is advisable not to use this medication if liver function is impaired or if there are liver diseases. Furthermore, this medication can interact with certain medications, so if taking other drugs, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Caution is also needed for the elderly, children, and adolescents, and regular blood tests to check liver and muscle status are important. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment must be given according to symptoms. When taking this medication, avoid grapefruit juice or certain medications, and consult healthcare professionals immediately if new symptoms arise.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusional state, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe edema with increased blood pressure, anaphylaxis

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication’s effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White to near-white, double convex rectangular tablet

Package unit

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