Libajet Tablets 10/40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg once daily, with a recommended initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg. If a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is required, the dosage can be adjusted, and lipid levels should be checked after intervals of at least 2 weeks after the initiation of therapy or dosage adjustment.

This medication may cause serious issues with muscles, so patients should immediately inform their doctor if they experience sudden muscle pain or weakness. Especially in cases of serious infections, low blood pressure, major surgery, trauma, electrolyte abnormalities, etc., the use of this medication should be temporarily discontinued or stopped. Patients with allergies to the components of this medication or those with liver diseases, muscle diseases, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Caution should be exercised when used in alcoholics, patients with poor liver function, patients with reduced kidney function, hypothyroidism patients, the elderly, etc. This medication may affect liver function, so regular liver function tests should be performed before and during use, and the medication should be stopped immediately if symptoms of liver damage occur. CPK levels, an indicator of muscle damage, should be monitored through blood tests, and if elevated above normal, the use of this medication should be discontinued. There may be interactions when combined with other medications, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist about any current medications they are taking. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication, and discontinue use immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so caution is needed while driving or operating machinery. Safety in children has not been established, so it is not recommended for use in children. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and appropriate treatment should be administered based on symptoms, monitoring liver function and muscle condition. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• chest pain
• chest discomfort
• edema
• weakness
• generalized edema
• sensory reduction
• abnormal sensation
• hypertension
• nasopharyngitis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP X 3], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle