Wijet Tablet 10/10mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/40mg per day. The recommended starting doses are 10/10mg or 10/20mg per day. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, the dosage can be adjusted. After starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, check the blood lipid levels at intervals of more than two weeks, and adjust the dosage accordingly.

This medication can cause rare side effects that may affect the muscles, potentially leading to serious muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis. Therefore, if you experience severe muscle pain or weakness, you should consult a doctor immediately. Additionally, it may affect liver function, so liver function tests should be performed before starting the medication and regularly monitored during treatment. It is advisable not to take this medication if you have liver disease or significantly elevated liver enzyme levels. The risk of side effects may increase when this medication is taken with certain drugs, so be sure to inform your doctor of any medications you are currently taking. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function should use this medication with caution due to a higher risk of muscle-related side effects. Dizziness or fatigue may occur while taking this medication, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. If any unusual symptoms or discomfort arise during treatment, consult a healthcare professional immediately for proper action.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, skin mucosal syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), erythema multiforme, severe skin reactions, jaundice, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, myositis, severe allergic reactions, acute renal failure, severe muscle weakness, ocular myasthenia, liver failure, hepatitis, skin mucosal syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, DRESS, liver damage, severe swelling, renal failure, intracranial hypertension

Mild side effects

• Decreased sensation
• abnormal sensation
• hypertension
• increased GGT
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• itching
• dizziness
• diabetes
• headache

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP*3], 30 tablets/bottle