Baiete Tablet 10/20 Milligrams

Adult dosage

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

This medication can cause muscle-related side effects such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, so if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, the doctor should be informed immediately. This medication should not be used in individuals with allergies to certain components, active liver disease, or in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with impaired liver function should consult a doctor before taking this medication, and treatment should be discontinued immediately if symptoms of liver dysfunction occur. This medication has a high potential for interactions with other medicines, so patients must inform their doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Particularly, concurrent use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, gemfibrozil, cyclosporine, danazol, and other medications may increase the risk of muscle-related side effects. During the use of this medication, regular blood tests to check liver function and muscle enzyme levels are recommended. Women planning to become pregnant or who may be pregnant should consult a doctor before taking this medication, and it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children and adolescents have not been sufficiently proven, so caution is advised for use. Elderly patients may respond more sensitively to this medication, so caution is needed when taking it. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. Additionally, during the use of this medication, unexplained muscle pain or weakness, fatigue, indigestion, headache, and other symptoms may occur, and patients should consult a doctor if these symptoms arise.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, high fever accompanied by severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breathing abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

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 closed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White to off-white, biconvex, rectangular tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)