Vigetin Tablet 10/20

Adult dose

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

This medication is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. There is a risk of muscle abnormalities; if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, notify a doctor immediately. Caution is especially needed with high-dose use, as the risk of muscle damage may increase. This medication may affect liver function, and it should not be administered in cases of liver disease or elevated liver enzymes. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women planning to become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking it. There are many potential drug interactions; taking it with certain antifungals, antibiotics, antivirals, immunosuppressants, etc., may increase the risk of muscle damage, so it is essential to inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance should use caution. Elderly patients or those with kidney disease require more careful monitoring while taking this medication. Regular blood tests to check liver function and muscle condition are recommended during treatment. It is advisable to avoid consuming this medication with grapefruit juice or high-dose niacin. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication is used limitedly in children; pediatric and adolescent patients should take it under medical supervision.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), anaphylaxis, angioedema, severe allergic reactions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), erythema multiforme, severe skin reactions, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), hepatitis, drug-induced liver damage, pervasive lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, significant reduction in urine output, severe systemic reactions.

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. It is best to maintain room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to preserve the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

White to off-white, bilaterally convex rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)