Evastin Tablets 10/20 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered 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 generally recommended starting dose being 10/20 mg per day. Patients with less need for LDL cholesterol reduction may start with 10/10 mg once daily. After initiation of treatment or dose adjustment, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 4 weeks.

This medication may cause muscle adverse reactions, so if muscle pain or weakness occurs, it should be reported to a physician immediately. This medication should not be used in patients with poor liver function, liver disease, or in pregnant or nursing women. Additionally, taking this medication with certain other medicines may increase the risk of muscle damage, so it is essential to inform the doctor of any other medications being taken. Elderly patients or those with certain myopathies need to exercise extra caution when using this medication. During treatment, it is advisable to regularly check blood tests to monitor muscle and liver conditions. If there are unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while taking this medication, it should be stopped immediately and consult a healthcare professional. This medication should not be used in women who are planning to become pregnant or who may be pregnant, and it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women who are nursing should also be advised to stop breastfeeding while taking this medication. There is insufficient evidence of safety and efficacy for use in children and adolescents, so it should be used with caution. There is no specific antidote for overdose, but appropriate treatment should be provided based on symptoms.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, rash, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), dyspnea, liver abnormalities (jaundice), hepatitis, fulminant hepatic necrosis, severe edema, myasthenia gravis, ophthalmoplegia, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, respiratory problems, sudden and severe headache, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, serious neurological symptoms

Mild side effects

Headache, diarrhea, influenza, upper respiratory tract infections, muscle pain, limb pain, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, epigastric pain, vomiting, chest pain, chest discomfort, numbness, cough, facial swelling, generalized edema, thirst, fainting, insomnia, gastritis, atrophic gastritis, dyspepsia, mucus stools, irritable bowel syndrome, sore throat, joint pain, low back pain, eyes: cataracts, dermatological and subcutaneous adverse reactions (eczema, itching, rash), alopecia, various

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, storing the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C will maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

White to off-white, biconvex, rectangular tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 3)