Aritorin Tablet 10/40 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, administer 10/10mg to 10/40mg daily, with a recommended initial dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg daily. For patients requiring more significant reductions in LDL-cholesterol, the dosage may be adjusted. After initiation of treatment or dosage adjustment, wait at least 2 weeks before assessing blood lipid levels.

This medication should be used with caution in patients at risk of muscle problems. If severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, inform your doctor immediately, and drug intake should be discontinued if necessary. This medication should not be used in individuals allergic to the active ingredient or any components, in patients with liver disease or elevated liver function test results, in those with muscle disorders, pregnant women or women of childbearing potential, nursing mothers, and patients taking certain other medications. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, with poor kidney function, those with hypothyroidism, the elderly, etc., at high risk of myopathy should use this drug with caution and undergo regular examinations as per a doctor's direction. While taking this medication, monitoring for liver function abnormalities, muscle pain, dizziness, dyspepsia, headaches, fatigue, etc., should be undertaken, and if symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, it is important to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking, especially those that affect liver metabolism. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this medication, and women of childbearing age should employ appropriate contraceptive methods while using it. Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established, hence it is not recommended for use, and caution should be exercised in the elderly as there is a risk of myopathy. In cases of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, appropriate treatment and tests based on symptoms are necessary. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
• sudden and severe headaches
• seizures
• confusion
• visual disturbances
• paralysis

Mild side effects

• Decreased perception
• perception anomalies
• hypertension
• increased ALT
• increased GGT
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• itching
• dizziness
• diabetes

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also advisable to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle