Atovjet Tablets 10/20 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This drug is administered once daily, irrespective of meals. The dose range is from 10/10mg to 10/80mg daily, with an initial recommended dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg daily. For patients requiring more significant LDL cholesterol reduction (greater than 55%), an initial dose of 10/40mg daily is recommended. After administration, lipid levels in the blood should be checked after intervals of more than 2 weeks before adjusting the dose.

This drug is used to lower levels of cholesterol in the blood. As muscle-related abnormalities may occur, if severe muscle pain or weakness appears, consult a doctor immediately. Patients with serious infections, hypotension, after major surgery, trauma, or metabolic disorders may need to temporarily stop using this medication. Patients with poor liver function or a history of liver disease should not use this medication. Also, it should not be administered to those allergic to this drug or with muscle disorders, pregnant or nursing women, or patients taking certain antiviral medications. Patients with alcohol dependence or liver dysfunction, the elderly, and those with decreased kidney function should exercise extra caution when using this medication. Additionally, the risk of muscle abnormalities may increase when combined with other lipid-lowering drugs or certain antibiotics and antivirals, so a consultation with a physician is necessary. This medication may affect liver function, requiring regular monitoring of liver function tests before and during treatment. Immediate consultation with a physician is required if symptoms of liver dysfunction (fatigue, nausea, vomiting, etc.) occur. Blood sugar levels may rise during the use of this drug; however, since the prevention of vascular disease is more important, it is advisable not to discontinue treatment. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication and should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking it. Nursing women should also avoid taking this drug. Symptoms such as dizziness or muscle pain may occur, thus caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; supportive treatment according to symptoms is necessary, and monitoring of liver function and muscle status should be conducted.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema, generalized edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness (severe allergic reaction symptoms), severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/ocular mucosa (severe skin reaction), shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever accompanied respiratory abnormalities (respiratory issues), yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy.

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• elevated liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture entry, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the drug's efficacy and ensures safe use.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

PTP Packaging - 30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP packaging (Alu-Alu)x3], bottle packaging - 30 tablets/bottle, bottle packaging - 100 tablets/bottle