Atorajet Tablet 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. The dosing range is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg per day. The initial recommended dose is 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg per day. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, the dose may be adjusted accordingly. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 2 weeks, and readjustments made accordingly.

This medication is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Caution should be exercised before taking this medication as serious muscle pain or muscle weakness may occur. Especially in cases with acute infection, hypotension, or recovery from surgery where the risk of renal function impairment is high, it may be necessary to temporarily stop or discontinue this medication. Patients with an allergy to the ingredients of this medication, those with severely impaired liver function, patients with muscle disorders, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Also, certain antiviral agents or patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Patients with impaired liver function or with risk factors like alcohol dependence, hypothyroidism, elderly age, or impaired kidney function should be particularly cautious when taking this medication, as they may have a higher risk of muscle-related side effects, and regular monitoring is needed. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle cramps, or muscle weakness occur during the use of this medication, immediate consultation with a physician is required, and blood tests should be conducted to check for muscle damage if necessary. If symptoms of liver dysfunction (abdominal pain, jaundice, nausea, vomiting, etc.) occur, stop taking the medication immediately and inform your doctor. This medication can interact with other drugs, especially when taken with certain antibiotics, antiviral agents, immunosuppressants, and fibrate medications, requiring dose adjustments or monitoring according to the doctor's instructions. Women of childbearing age should use adequate contraception while taking this medication, and if they are planning pregnancy or are pregnant, they must consult with a doctor. Dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. The safety of this medication in children has not been established, and it is not recommended for pediatric use. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment and supportive therapy should be administered based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle injury should be assessed. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Decreased sensation
• abnormal sensation
• hypertension
• increased ALT
• increased GGT
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• itching
• dizziness
• diabetes

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It should be kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

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