Lipirojet Tablet 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

Administer this medication once daily, regardless of meals. Patients must continue a standard cholesterol-lowering diet before and during treatment with this medication. The dose should be adjusted according to the patient's baseline LDL cholesterol level, recommended treatment goal, and response. Primary hypercholesterolemia The dose range is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg once daily. The recommended initial dose is 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily. For patients who require a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, the dose may be adjusted. After starting this medication or adjusting the dose, check blood lipid levels at intervals of at least 2 weeks and adjust the dose accordingly.

This medication has been reported to cause a rare side effect called rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to serious muscle damage. If severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, you should inform your doctor immediately. This medication should not be used by individuals with an allergy to the active ingredient or other components, those with liver disease or unexplained elevated liver function tests, those with muscle disorders, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, individuals taking certain antiviral medications, and those with lactose intolerance. Caution is required when this medication is used by alcoholics or individuals with a history of liver disease, those with poor kidney function, patients with hypothyroidism, those with muscle disorders or family history of such, elderly patients, and those taking certain other medications. Various side effects such as liver dysfunction, digestive disturbances, headache, dizziness, muscle pain, skin rash, fatigue, lethargy, weakness, swelling, constipation, abdominal bloating, dyspepsia, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, belching, pharyngitis, nosebleeds, insomnia, nightmares, muscle aches, joint pain, limb pain, muscle cramps, muscle fatigue, sore throat, thrombocytopenia, visual disturbances, tinnitus, urticaria, hair loss, angioedema, erythema multiforme, gynecomastia, abnormal liver function tests, and leukopenia may occur, and these symptoms should be reported to a healthcare professional. Pre-treatment and regular monitoring of liver function and muscle enzyme tests are essential, especially when muscle pain or weakness symptoms arise. This medication may increase the risk of side effects due to elevated blood levels when taken with certain drugs, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and females of childbearing age should ensure proper contraceptive measures while on this medication. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established, and it is not recommended for them. Elderly patients are at higher risk for muscle-related side effects, so they should use this medication with caution, and patients with impaired liver or kidney function should also be careful when using this medication. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment and supportive therapy should be provided according to symptoms, while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels.

• Acute renal failure due to myoglobinuria
• rhabdomyolysis
• sensory impairment
• dysesthesia
• hypertension
• increased ALT
• increased GGT
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• itching

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×3], 30 tablets/bottle