Samsung Bi tablet 10/20 milligrams

Adult dose

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

This drug can cause serious muscle-related side effects, such as myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. If you experience muscle pain or weakness, consult a doctor immediately. This drug is not to be administered to patients with impaired liver function or active liver disease. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication. The risk of side effects may be increased when taken with certain medications, so it is crucial to inform your doctor if you are taking other drugs. In particular, co-administering with medications that inhibit the metabolism of this drug in the liver may increase the risk of muscle damage. Regular liver function and muscle status checks are important while taking this drug. Caution is advised when using this drug in children or the elderly, and it should be taken under a doctor's guidance if necessary. As there are no specific antidotes for overdose, it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage. Notify medical personnel immediately if you experience unexplained muscle pain or weakness during treatment with this drug.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema and rash, pancreatitis, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, liver cirrhosis, fulminant hepatic necrosis, hepatic carcinoma, fatal hepatic failure, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, respiratory distress, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, severe allergic reactions, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, serious neurological symptoms, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, severe edema, elevated blood pressure

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container, protected from air and moisture, and kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This helps to maintain the drug's effectiveness for a long period.

Appearance

White to off-white, double convex rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)