Baitelin Tablets 10/10 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily in the evening without regard to meals. In patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg daily, and the generally recommended initial dose is 10/20 mg daily. Patients with a lower need for LDL-cholesterol reduction can start at 10/10 mg daily. After initiation of treatment or dose adjustment, lipid levels should be monitored after an interval of at least 4 weeks.

This medication is primarily used to lower cholesterol levels and help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. While taking this medication, symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness may occur, which could signal serious muscle conditions such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, so caution is necessary. The risk of muscle problems may increase, especially when taking high doses or combining with certain other medications. This medication may affect liver function; therefore, patients with liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels should not take it. Women who are pregnant or lactating should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should only take it when the possibility of pregnancy is low. Combining this medication with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors such as certain antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals can be dangerous, so it should not be taken together. Additionally, it should not be combined with drugs like Gemfibrozil, Cyclosporin, or Danazol. During treatment, do not take other medications without consulting a physician, and inform any healthcare provider of this medication when receiving new prescriptions. If symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, contact a physician immediately, and regular muscle-related testing is recommended. Elderly patients or those with kidney disease should be particularly cautious when taking this medication, and regular examinations of liver and muscle function are advised. This medication may raise blood sugar levels in some patients; thus, thorough blood sugar management is necessary for those at risk of diabetes. Avoid taking this medication with certain foods like grapefruit juice, as it may increase drug concentration and the risk of side effects. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so avoid unintentional overdose and seek medical attention immediately if problems arise.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• rash
• pancreatitis
• cholelithiasis
• cholecystitis
• eczema
• pruritus
• rash
• myopathy

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to keep the medication at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees, avoiding extremely hot or cold environments.

Appearance

White to pale yellow, biconvex, rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTPX3]