Romijet Tablets 10/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/5 mg to 10/20 mg daily, with an initial dose of 10/5 mg recommended. For patients requiring greater LDL-cholesterol reduction, the dose may be adjusted. After dosage adjustments, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 4 weeks, and the dose adjusted accordingly, with a maximum of 10/20 mg daily.

This medication has been reported to have rare side effects that may lead to serious muscle issues. Patients with an increased risk of impaired renal function due to acute infections, hypotension, major surgery, trauma, etc. should temporarily discontinue this medication. This medication may not be suitable for certain patients. For example, patients allergic to this medication's ingredients, those with severe liver dysfunction, muscle diseases, those taking certain immunosuppressants, patients with significantly impaired renal function, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, and those with lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Also, individuals with a history of alcoholism or liver disease, those with decreased renal function, patients with hypothyroidism, and the elderly should take special precautions when using this medication, and regular examinations are necessary to minimize the risk of muscle-related side effects. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, or fever occur during treatment with this medication, the doctor should be notified immediately, and blood tests may be needed to check for muscle damage. Symptoms of liver dysfunction should also be monitored, and the medication may need to be discontinued if liver enzyme levels become abnormally high. Moreover, this medication can interact with other drugs, so if you are currently taking any other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Extra caution is needed when taken with anticoagulants, certain antibiotics, immunosuppressants, and fibrate-class medications. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Elderly patients should take caution due to the risk of muscle-related side effects, although dosage adjustments are generally not necessary. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic and monitoring of liver function and muscle enzymes should be conducted. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough+fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound generalized weakness, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion in consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output.

Mild side effects

Nasopharyngitis, indigestion, muscle pain, headache, dry mouth, elevated liver enzymes, edema, pruritus, dizziness, elevated blood sugar, increased serum lactate dehydrogenase levels, chest discomfort, cough, diarrhea, thrombocytopenia, dermatitis, skin burning sensation, alopecia, oropharyngeal pain, nasal congestion, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, musculoskeletal stiffness, musculoskeletal discomfort, muscle weakness, skin itching, urticaria, hyperhidrosis, rash, sensory abnormalities, chest discomfort.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink oblong film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box[(10 tablets/PTP X 3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle