Aritorin Tablets 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. The dosage range is from 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg per day. A starting dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg per day is recommended. For patients who require more significant reductions in LDL cholesterol, the dosage may be adjusted. Blood lipid levels should be checked after an interval of more than 2 weeks after starting treatment or after adjusting the dosage, and the dosage can be modified accordingly.

This medication may cause muscle problems, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, notify a doctor immediately. Patients at high risk for muscle-related issues should have muscle enzyme levels checked before administration, and their status should be monitored regularly during treatment. Additionally, patients with poor liver function or liver disease should not use this medication, and liver function tests should also be conducted regularly. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not use this medication, and women of childbearing age should use adequate contraception while taking it. The risk of muscle damage may increase when taken with certain other medications, so consult a doctor or pharmacist if any other medicines are being taken. Caution is also needed when used by elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function, and symptoms should be discussed with healthcare professionals immediately if they arise. Dizziness may occur during driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. During treatment with this medication, patients should carefully monitor for adverse reactions and quickly notify an expert if symptoms occur to receive appropriate care.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• altered sensation
• high blood pressure
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• itching
• headache
• fatigue
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps preserve the effectiveness of the medication and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle