Atoejett 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once a day without regard to meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/40mg per day. A starting dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg is recommended. If greater reductions in LDL cholesterol are needed, dosages may be adjusted. After initiation of treatment or dosage adjustment, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 2 weeks to adjust the dosage accordingly.

This medication may pose a risk of muscle problems; therefore, if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness arise, you should notify your doctor immediately. Serious myopathy or rhabdomyolysis may occur, so caution is needed in patients with such symptoms or poor kidney function. It should not be administered to patients who are allergic to the ingredients, have severe liver dysfunction, have muscle diseases, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Those with a history of liver disease, severe alcohol addiction, elderly patients, and patients with hypothyroidism should also use with caution and be particularly vigilant when taking other medications that may elevate drug concentrations. This medication may affect liver function, so regular liver function tests should be performed before and during administration, and if symptoms of liver dysfunction arise, consult your doctor immediately. Blood glucose levels may rise, so patients at risk for diabetes should manage their blood sugar closely. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication and should practice adequate contraception while on it. Additionally, caution is required as dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery. Interactions with other medications may occur while taking this drug; therefore, you should inform your doctor or pharmacist about all medications you are taking, particularly when taking certain antibiotics, antiviral agents, anticoagulants, and fibrates. Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients and it is not recommended. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, and treatment should be based on symptoms while regularly checking liver function and muscle status. Lastly, 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 fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in the oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, Thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• paresthesia
• itching
• cough
• nasopharyngitis
• hypertension
• diabetes
• fatigue
• abdominal pain

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is also recommended to avoid direct sunlight and store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 30 tablets/box[(10 tablets/PTP*3)], for domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, for domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle