Ezevatin Tablet 10/10mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosing range is between 10/10mg to 10/40mg per day, with the generally recommended starting dose being 10/20mg per day. Patients with a lower need for LDL cholesterol reduction may start at 10/10mg per day. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be checked after an interval of at least 4 weeks.

This medication helps lower blood cholesterol levels. However, caution is needed as muscle problems may arise while taking this medication. If muscle pain, weakness, or swelling occurs, inform your doctor immediately. Muscle issues may occur more frequently, especially when taking this medication at high doses or in conjunction with certain other drugs. This medication can affect liver function, so it should not be used in patients with liver disease or elevated liver enzymes. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Additionally, it should not be taken by individuals with an allergy to this medication or certain genetic lactose intolerance. Since this medication may interact with other drugs, anyone currently taking other medications should inform their doctor or pharmacist. During treatment, it is advisable to regularly check liver function and muscle condition through blood tests. If unexplained muscle pain or weakness persists during treatment, consult a medical professional immediately. This medication should also be used cautiously in children and elderly individuals, and is especially not recommended for children under 10 years old. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so it is important to adhere strictly to the dosage.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, rash, pancreatitis, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, severe muscle weakness, ocular myasthenia, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, severe allergic reactions, severe dermatological adverse reactions, serious neurological symptoms, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, liver abnormalities (jaundice), yellowing of skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, severe edema or urinary disturbances, changes in urine volume

Mild side effects

Headache, diarrhea, influenza, upper respiratory tract infection, muscle pain, limb pain, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, epigastric pain, vomiting, itching, nocturia, hematuria, insomnia, gastritis, atrophic gastritis, dyspepsia, mucus in stools, irritable bowel syndrome, sore throat, weakness, sensory loss, weight loss, cataracts, anemia, increased HbA1c and fasting blood glucose levels, mental disorders, anxiety, sleep disturbances, depression, tremors, dizziness, sensory abnormalities, speech difficulties

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture; it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White to pale yellow, double convex, rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu X 3]