Zocorlin Tablet 10/10 mg

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. The dosage range for patients with primary hypercholesterolemia is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg, with the generally recommended starting dose being 10/20 mg daily. For patients who have less need to reduce LDL-cholesterol, treatment can begin with 10/10 mg daily. After starting the medication or adjusting the dosage, lipid levels should be measured at least 4 weeks apart to make adjustments.

This medication may cause serious muscle-related side effects such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, so if symptoms like muscle pain or weakness occur, consult a physician immediately. Patients with allergies to any components of this medication or those with active liver disease, as well as pregnant or breastfeeding women, should not take this medication. The risk of muscle side effects increases when this medication is taken with certain strong drugs, so anyone taking other medications must inform their healthcare provider. Elderly patients over 65 years old or those with hypothyroidism or impaired kidney function should be cautious when taking this medication, and regular blood tests to monitor liver function and muscle condition are important. If unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness occurs while taking this medication, stop immediately and visit a hospital, and it is advisable to regularly check serum creatine kinase levels according to a doctor's instructions. This medication can affect liver function, so those with a history of liver disease or elevated liver function test results should consult a physician and it is advisable to avoid alcohol consumption. Women planning pregnancy or who could become pregnant should consult a physician before taking this medication and must stop it immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Breastfeeding women are recommended to discontinue breastfeeding when taking this medication due to the risk of transmitting the drug to the baby. Caution should be exercised when administering this medication to children and adolescents, particularly it is not recommended for children under 10 years of age. During the use of this medication, inform other doctors or pharmacists about its use and be cautious when receiving prescriptions for new medications. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, visit a medical institution immediately for treatment based on symptoms. Combining this medication with grapefruit juice may increase serum drug concentrations, raising the risk of side effects, so it is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), respiratory issues (shortness of breath), severe neurological symptoms (dizziness, paresthesia, syncope), severe muscle weakness, myopathy/rhabdomyolysis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, thrombocytopenia, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), drug-induced liver injury, severe edema and .

Mild side effects

Headache, diarrhea, influenza, upper respiratory infection, myalgia, limb pain, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence, pruritus, rash, asthenia, dizziness, paresthesia, depression, insomnia, sore throat, alopecia, increased serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK), weight loss, hematuria, nocturia.

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Biconvex rectangular tablets that are white to light yellow.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3]