Baijetin Tablet 10/10

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/40mg daily, and the generally recommended starting dose is 10/20mg daily. Patients who require less LDL-cholesterol reduction can start with 10/10mg daily. Patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia should take 10/40mg once daily in the evening.

This drug may cause serious muscular adverse reactions such as myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. The risk may be increased especially when taken at high doses or with certain medications, so caution is advised. Patients with allergies to any components of this medication, severely impaired liver function, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Additionally, when used in conjunction with certain antifungal agents, antibiotics, immunosuppressants, etc., the risk of muscle damage may increase, so it should be discussed with a doctor. If muscle pain, weakness, or unexplained muscle pain occurs, medical personnel must be informed immediately, and medication should be discontinued if necessary. Patients with liver dysfunction or a history of liver disease should have regular liver function tests before and during treatment with this medication. This drug may be harmful to the fetus during pregnancy, so women who are planning to become pregnant or may become pregnant must consult a doctor before taking it. It is also recommended to discontinue breastfeeding while taking this medication. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function should also exercise particular caution when taking this medication. In addition, this medication can elevate blood sugar levels, so patients at risk of diabetes should regularly check their blood glucose levels. When starting any new medication during the treatment with this medication, it is essential to inform medical personnel, and caution should be taken as there may be interactions with certain foods such as grapefruit juice.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, anaphylaxis, rash, mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), polymorphic erythema, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, hepatitis, pancreatitis, thrombocytopenia, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe allergic reactions, liver failure, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, severe edema, hypertension, significant edema or urination abnormalities, severe allergic reactions, serious neurological symptoms (heart

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• influenza
• upper respiratory tract infection
• muscle pain
• limb pain
• fatigue
• abdominal pain
• viral infections
• pharyngitis

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve its efficacy.

Appearance

White to light yellow, bilaterally convex, rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP (10 tablets/PTP X 3)