Crevaget 10/5 mg Tablet

Adult dose

This drug is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, an initial dose of 10/5 mg once daily is recommended. For patients requiring greater reduction of LDL cholesterol, the dosage may be adjusted. After starting administration or adjusting the dosage, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 4 weeks and adjusted accordingly, with a maximum daily dose of 10/20 mg.

This drug can rarely cause a serious side effect called rhabdomyolysis, which could lead to acute renal failure. If serious muscle symptoms occur or if there are risk factors, administration should be discontinued or temporarily halted. Additionally, this drug can affect liver function and should not be used if there is liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels. Patients at high risk for myopathy or rhabdomyolysis should have blood tests to check muscle enzyme levels before administration, and continuous monitoring is required during treatment. This drug should not be administered to pregnant women or nursing mothers, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception during treatment. It is safe not to use this drug in certain patient populations such as alcoholics, patients with severe renal failure, and those with muscle diseases. Interactions may occur when combined with other medications, so it is essential to inform healthcare professionals of any medications being taken. During treatment with this drug, immediately inform a doctor if symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, fatigue, fever, etc. occur. If symptoms of liver dysfunction or severe skin reactions such as severe rashes or urticaria occur, stop taking the medication immediately and consult with healthcare professionals. Caution is advised when administering to children or the elderly, especially since the elderly have a higher risk of myopathy. In case of overdose, no specific antidote exists, so treatment should be symptomatic, and liver and muscle function tests should be performed. This drug contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should avoid taking it. Finally, this drug should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal respiration accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), generalized malaise, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary problems

Mild side effects

Nasopharyngitis, dyspepsia, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, pruritus, rash, joint pain, low back pain, cough, nausea, abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, myalgia, weakness, sensory disturbances, chest discomfort, increased blood sugar, increased blood lactate dehydrogenase enzyme, abnormal liver function tests, dry mouth, pruritus, increased blood alkaline phosphatase, increased blood creatinine, elevated blood pressure, increased blood urea, erectile dysfunction, urticaria

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it should be kept at a cool room temperature, specifically between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Pink, oblong film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3]