Combiroze Tablets 10/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily, with or without food. For primary hypercholesterolemia, treatment is started at 10/5 mg once daily and can be increased to 10/20 mg once daily as needed. Check lipid levels in the blood after starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, with at least a 4-week interval before each measurement.

This medication can rarely cause muscle problems; if symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle cramps, or muscle weakness occur, consult a doctor immediately. This medication may affect liver function, so liver function tests should be performed before treatment and liver health should be regularly monitored during treatment. This medication should not be used in patients with certain liver diseases or undetermined elevated liver enzyme levels. It is safe not to administer this medication to patients with severely impaired kidney function. Women who are pregnant or might become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not use this medication, and women of childbearing age should employ adequate contraception while taking this medication. This medication may interact with other drugs, so you must inform your doctor or pharmacist of any current medications you are taking. Patients who consume alcohol excessively or have a history of liver disease should use this medication cautiously, and patients at risk of myopathy also require attention. The use of this medication is not recommended or should be approached with caution in children and the elderly, so this must be considered. Dizziness or fatigue may occur while taking this medication, so caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not use it. In case of overdose, you should visit a healthcare facility immediately for appropriate treatment, and liver function tests and muscle enzyme levels should be checked according to the symptoms.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• itching
• pruritus
• indigestion
• dry mouth
• elevated blood sugar

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or humidity. Additionally, it is best stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Avoid places that are too hot or too cold.

Appearance

Pink oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×3]