Loese Tablet 10/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily without regard to meals. The dosage range is from 10/5 mg to 10/20 mg per day. A starting dose of 10/5 mg once daily is recommended. For patients needing more reduction in LDL cholesterol, the dosage may be adjusted. Monitor lipid levels at least 4 weeks after starting or adjusting the dosage to evaluate lipid levels and may increase up to 10/20 mg once daily.

This medication may rarely cause rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to acute kidney failure by damaging muscle tissue; therefore, if severe muscle pain or any muscle symptoms appear during medication, consult a physician immediately. This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to the active ingredient or any component, liver disease, or muscle disorders. Also, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or those with severe renal impairment should not take this medication. There is a higher risk of muscle damage in specific circumstances, so caution is required for patients with impaired renal function, hypothyroidism, the elderly, excessive alcohol consumers, or those who are on certain medications. Liver function tests should be conducted before starting medication, and liver function abnormalities and muscle-related symptoms should be checked regularly during treatment. If severe muscle pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, fever, or other symptoms appear during the use of this medication, immediately inform healthcare personnel, and if necessary, assess for muscle damage via blood tests. This medication may interact with some drugs, so if you are taking other medications, make sure to inform your healthcare personnel, particularly if combined with anticoagulants, certain antibiotics, or immunosuppressants. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and if they become aware of being on it, they should stop immediately and consult with a physician. Safety in children and adolescents has not been sufficiently established; therefore, it is advisable not to use it except in special cases. This medication can cause dizziness or headache; therefore, caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Store in a place out of the reach of children and do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, coma

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• dyspepsia
• nasopharyngitis
• edema
• myalgia
• chest discomfort
• pruritus
• dry mouth
• increased blood sugar

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By doing so, the medication's effectiveness and safety can be preserved for a long time.

Appearance

Pink rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

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