Baitelins 10/20 mg Tablet

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 daily, with the generally recommended initial dosage being 10/20 mg daily. Patients who require less reduction in LDL cholesterol can start with 10/10 mg daily. After initiation of therapy or dosage adjustment, lipid levels should be assessed at intervals of more than 4 weeks.

This medication is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. The most crucial precaution while taking this medication is the potential for muscle-related side effects, such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. If you experience pain or weakness in your muscles, you must notify your physician immediately, and you may need to discontinue this medication. There may be a heightened risk of muscular side effects, particularly when taking high doses or in conjunction with certain medications. Patients with an allergy to any component of this medication, those with active liver disease or impaired liver function, and women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this medication. Additionally, the risk of side effects may increase when this medication is combined with certain antifungals, antibiotics, antivirals, or immunosuppressants. Therefore, if you are taking any of these medications, you must consult your physician. This medication could be harmful to the fetus during pregnancy. Thus, women planning to become pregnant or who might be pregnant should definitely consult their physician before taking this medication and immediately discontinue it if pregnancy is confirmed. While taking this medication, regular liver function tests and muscle function tests are recommended, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals. Elderly patients or patients with compromised kidney function should exercise special caution when taking this medication. Finally, grapefruit juice or certain medications may interact with this medication, so you should inform your physician or pharmacist about your diet and any other medications you are taking.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, severe rash, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, respiratory distress, breathing issues, pulmonary disease, jaundice, generalized malaise, sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, decreased urine output, severe edema, increased blood pressure, severe allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), erythema multiforme, pancreatitis,

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White to off-white, double-convex rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 Tablets/PTP [10 Tablets/PTPX3]