Bastajet Tablets 10/20 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This drug is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/40mg per day, with an initial dose of either 10/10mg or 10/20mg per day. The dose may be adjusted for patients requiring greater LDL cholesterol reduction. Blood lipid levels should be monitored more than 2 weeks after initiation of treatment or dose adjustment.

This drug may cause a rare side effect known as rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to serious muscle problems. Due to the risk of sudden deterioration in kidney function, patients should inform their doctor immediately if they experience severe muscle pain or weakness. This drug should not be used in patients with certain diseases or those taking specific medications. For example, it is contraindicated in women who are pregnant or have liver disease, patients with certain genetic lactose degrading disorders, and those taking specific antivirals. Patients with alcohol dependence, poor liver function, a history of muscle disorders, or past muscle-related side effects should be particularly cautious when using this drug and require regular monitoring. During treatment with this drug, regular liver function tests and monitoring of muscle status should be conducted, and if liver function worsens or muscle pain intensifies, discontinuation may be necessary. Additionally, this drug can interact with several other medications, so it is crucial to inform healthcare providers of any other drugs being taken. Care should be taken particularly when co-administering specific antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and fibrates. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this drug and should consult healthcare professionals immediately if they are taking it. Nursing mothers are also advised against using this drug. This drug is not recommended for children, and older adults may be more susceptible to muscle-related side effects, so caution is advised. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so symptomatic treatment and supportive care will be provided, with close monitoring of liver and muscle function. This drug should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

• Rash, severe swelling (angioedema, vascular angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor → severe allergic reaction.
• Severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa → severe skin reactions.
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever → respiratory problems.
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), hepatitis, liver failure.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• paresthesia
• hypertension
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• itching
• fatigue
• lethargy
• chest pain

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help preserve the drug's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 Tablets/Box [(10 Tablets/PTPX3)]