NewStatJet R Tablet 10/20 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, treatment starts at 10/5 mg daily, and may be increased to a maximum of 10/20 mg daily if necessary. Dose adjustments are made based on LDL cholesterol levels, with blood lipid levels checked at intervals of more than 4 weeks after any dose adjustments.

This medication can rarely cause a serious muscle disorder called rhabdomyolysis, which may lead to acute renal failure. Patients with conditions that can exacerbate muscle damage, such as severe infection, hypotension, major surgery, trauma, or severe metabolic disorders, should temporarily discontinue or stop this medication. This medication should not be administered to patients allergic to the active ingredient or any components, patients with active liver disease, patients with muscle disorders, patients with severe renal failure, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients at high risk of myopathy, such as those with impaired kidney function, hypothyroidism, a history of muscle disorders, elderly individuals, and alcoholics, should use this medication with caution. If symptoms of muscle pain, cramps, or weakness occur during treatment, patients should promptly inform their physician and undergo examination; in severe cases, the medication should be discontinued. Abnormal liver function may occur, so liver function tests should be performed before treatment, and if signs of liver damage appear during treatment, tests should be repeated. If liver enzyme levels remain elevated, dose adjustment or discontinuation may be necessary. This medication may raise blood sugar levels, so patients at risk of diabetes should regularly monitor their blood sugar. Caution is advised when co-administering with other medications, especially anticoagulants, fibrates, some antibiotics, antifungal agents, and immunosuppressants. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant must use effective contraception while taking this medication and should discontinue it immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Safety in children and adolescents has not been adequately established, so it is not recommended for pediatric use. Elderly patients are at higher risk of myopathy, requiring careful observation during use. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• dyspepsia
• headache
• dizziness
• thrombocytopenia
• itching
• rash
• asthenia
• fatigue
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from exposure to air or moisture, and it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help to maintain the medication's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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