KrevaJet Tablets 10/20 milligrams

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily, without regard to meals. The dosage range is 10/5 mg to 10/20 mg per day. The recommended initial dose is 10/5 mg once daily. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, the dosage can be adjusted accordingly. After initiation of therapy or dosage adjustment, lipid levels should be checked with a minimum interval of 4 weeks before changing the dose, with a maximum daily dose of 10/20 mg.

This medication can cause a rare side effect known as rhabdomyolysis that may lead to muscle abnormalities; therefore, symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle cramps, and muscle weakness should be reported to a doctor immediately. This medication may affect liver function, so liver function tests should be performed before administration, and tests should be repeated if symptoms of liver dysfunction occur during treatment. Patients with liver disease or those with abnormally elevated liver enzyme levels should not take this medication. This medication should not be administered to patients with severe renal impairment, and caution should be exercised in patients with mildly impaired renal function. This medication may increase blood concentration and risk of side effects if taken with certain drugs; therefore, consult with a doctor or pharmacist if taking other medications. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception during treatment. Elderly patients are at higher risk for muscle abnormalities, so caution is needed when taking this medication. Safety in children and adolescents has not been sufficiently established, so it is not recommended. While taking this medication, symptoms such as dizziness or headache may occur; caution is required when driving or operating machinery. This medication contains lactose, thus patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Severe skin reactions may occur while taking this medication, so symptoms such as skin rash, itching, or swelling should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment and supportive care should be initiated according to the symptoms, and tests for liver function and muscle-related issues should be conducted. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, edema, myalgia, dry mouth, elevated liver enzymes, abnormal liver function tests, increased blood lactate dehydrogenase levels, pruritus, elevated blood sugar, thrombocytopenia, dermatitis, skin burning sensation, alopecia, oropharyngeal pain, nasal congestion, pelvic pain, breast cyst, eyelid droop, ear discomfort, hematuria, syncope, generalized pain, muscle cramps, gout, erectile dysfunction, arthralgia, fatigue, numbness, sensory abnormalities, a

This medication should be stored in a tight container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

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