Eurvaget Tablet 10/10 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, treatment begins at 10/5 mg daily, with a dosage adjustment possible within the range of 10/5 mg to 10/20 mg as needed. After initiating treatment, serum lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least four weeks, and the dosage may be increased to a maximum of 10/20 mg per day.

This drug may rarely cause severe muscle damage known as rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to a rapid decline in kidney function. If severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a physician immediately. This medication should not be administered to patients with severely impaired liver function or severely diminished kidney function, and caution is advised in individuals with a history of liver disease or muscle disorders. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. It is important to regularly undergo liver function and muscle-related tests while taking this medication, and any unusual symptoms should be immediately reported to healthcare personnel. Some patients may experience side effects such as dyspepsia, headache, dizziness, myalgia, fatigue, and therefore should consult healthcare personnel if these symptoms persist or worsen. Additionally, this medication may interact with other drugs, so it is imperative to inform healthcare personnel of any current medications, especially when taken with fibrate-class drugs, cyclosporine, some antibiotics, and antifungal agents. Caution is required while driving or operating machinery if symptoms like dizziness occur. This medication is not recommended for children or the elderly, as the elderly are at greater risk of developing myopathy. This drug contains lactose, and patients with lactose intolerance should avoid taking it. In the event of overdose, no specific antidote exists, so treatment must be symptomatic, and liver and muscle function tests are necessary. Finally, if severe skin reactions or allergic symptoms occur while taking this medication, it should be stopped immediately, and healthcare personnel should be notified.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities associated with cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusional state, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

Nasopharyngitis, dyspepsia, headache, dizziness, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, dry mouth, increased lactate dehydrogenase level in the blood, pruritus, itching, myalgia, weakness, fatigue, arthralgia, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, phlegm, runny nose, rash, alopecia, sweating, dermatitis, skin burning sensation, thrombocytopenia, amnesia, depression, sleep disturbances, palpitations, flushing, tremors, epigastric discomfort, belching, tongue disorders, sexual dysfunction, gynecomastia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Yellow elongated film-coated tablets

Package unit

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