Baiduol Tablet 10/10mg

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 once daily. The recommended starting dose is 10/20mg once daily, and patients who require less LDL-cholesterol reduction can start with 10/10mg daily. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, check lipid levels at intervals of at least 4 weeks before making further adjustments.

This medication may have side effects that affect the muscles, so if muscle pain or weakness occurs, it must be reported to a doctor immediately. Care must be taken, especially when taking high doses or certain medications together, as there is an increased risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. This medication may affect liver function, so it should not be administered if there is liver disease or elevated liver function tests, and liver function should be regularly monitored during treatment. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception. This medication can interact with various other drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform a healthcare provider or pharmacist. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function need to take extra precautions when using this medication, and dosage adjustments or further testing may be needed. During the use of this medication, unexplained muscle pain, fatigue, dyspepsia, headache, or symptoms of infection may occur; if abnormal symptoms arise, consultation with a healthcare professional is advised. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so caution must be taken not to exceed the prescribed amount, and if unusual symptoms occur, immediate medical attention is necessary. During the use of this medication, it is important to limit the intake of certain foods such as grapefruit juice, and dietary and lifestyle management is also essential.

Serious side effects

Myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, elevated serum creatine kinase (CK) levels (more than 10 times the normal upper limit), severe allergic reactions (urticaria, angioedema), severe edema (swelling, facial swelling), severe skin reactions (including rash and angioedema), severe liver damage, liver failure, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), acute renal failure, severe respiratory problems (dyspnea, asthma attacks), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome)

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 must be stored in a tightly closed container. Moreover, avoid excessively hot or cold locations, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White to pale yellow, double convex rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX3)