Bastajet Tablet 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, it is administered in the range of 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg once daily, with a starting dose of either 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg recommended. Patients requiring more significant LDL cholesterol reduction may adjust the dose as needed. After starting the treatment or adjusting the dose, check lipid levels in the blood at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This medication is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. When taking this medication, care should be taken as severe muscle pain or weakness may occur. Especially in cases of serious infections, hypotension, after major surgery, trauma, or severe metabolic abnormalities, it may be necessary to temporarily suspend or discontinue the use of this medication. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain diseases or drug allergies, patients with poor liver function, patients with muscle diseases, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and patients taking certain other medications. If there are problems with liver function, alcohol dependence, or in elderly patients, the risk of myopathy may increase, and careful administration is required. Regular liver function tests and muscle-related examinations during the use of this medication are important, and immediate consultation with a physician is necessary if any unusual symptoms occur. Furthermore, this medication may interact with some other medications, so it is essential to inform the physician or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Women who plan to become pregnant or may be pregnant while taking this medication should use appropriate contraceptive methods and should discontinue use immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Symptoms such as dizziness or muscle pain may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication is not recommended for children, as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately for appropriate treatment, and monitor liver function and muscle condition. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Itching
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• headache
• dizziness
• hypertension
• diabetes
• constipation
• abdominal bloating
• dyspepsia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTPX3)]