Lobajizheng 10/10 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosing range is between 10/5 mg and 10/20 mg daily, with an initial recommended dose of 10/5 mg daily. The dosage can be adjusted for patients requiring more significant reductions in LDL cholesterol. After initiation of treatment or dosage adjustment, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 4 weeks.

This medication carries a risk of muscle problems, so if sudden muscle pain or weakness occurs, it must be reported to a physician immediately. Patients at risk of renal function deterioration due to serious infections, major surgeries, or significant injuries may need to temporarily discontinue this medication. Patients with poor liver function or active liver disease should not use this medication. Additionally, individuals allergic to any of the components of this medication, those with severe renal dysfunction, pregnant or possibly pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Caution is required for patients with a history of muscle-related diseases such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, those with hypothyroidism or a family history of muscle disorders, alcoholics, and when combined with certain medications, and should be taken as directed by a physician. This medication may elevate liver enzyme levels, so regular liver function tests before and during treatment are important. If symptoms of liver dysfunction appear, medical personnel must be informed immediately. During treatment with this medication, alcohol intake should be avoided, and care should be taken regarding interactions with other drugs that may affect liver health. Caution is especially necessary when combined with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and some anticoagulants. Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and fertile women should use appropriate birth control while taking it. Nursing mothers are also advised to avoid taking this medication. This medication is not recommended for children or adolescents, especially children under 10 years old, as its safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established. Elderly patients (65 years and older) are at increased risk of muscle adverse reactions, so caution is advised during use, and patients with reduced renal function should take it carefully under physician guidance. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle enzyme tests should be monitored. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container. Additionally, be cautious of symptoms such as dizziness when driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory anomalies accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowness of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• dry mouth
• dyspepsia
• pruritus
• itching
• rash

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is crucial to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps to preserve the medication’s effectiveness and safety for an extended period.

Appearance

Yellow oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle