Newstazet Al Tablet 10/5 mg

Adult dose

The medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. The dosage range for primary hypercholesterolemia is 10/5 mg to 10/20 mg once daily. A starting dose of 10/5 mg is recommended. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol, the dose can be adjusted. After initiation of therapy or dosage adjustment, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 4 weeks before making further adjustments.

This medication may pose a risk of muscle side effects, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, the prescribing physician should be notified immediately. In particular, severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis may occur, and if such symptoms are suspected, treatment should be discontinued. Patients with poor liver function or a history of liver disease should avoid using this medication. Patients with severely impaired kidney function should also avoid this medication, and careful monitoring is needed for patients with mildly impaired kidney function. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. This medication may interact with other drugs, so anyone currently taking other medications should inform their physician or pharmacist. Individuals who consume alcohol excessively or have liver issues should use this medication cautiously, and regular liver function testing may be required. Liver enzyme levels may increase during treatment with this medication, so liver function tests should be conducted regularly. Use in children and the elderly is not recommended or requires caution. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so immediate medical attention is necessary. When storing this medication, keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, edema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reaction, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), generalized malaise, liver issues (jaundice), sudden and severe

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• dyspepsia
• headache
• dizziness
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• itching
• rash
• weakness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It should be kept at room temperature, ideally between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extreme temperatures.

Appearance

Pink, oblong, film-coated tablet

Package unit

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