Lipojett Tablets 10/40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg per day, with an initial dose recommended as 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg. Patients requiring more significant reduction in LDL-cholesterol may have their dosage adjusted. After initiation of treatment or after dosage adjustment, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This medication is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur before taking this medication, inform your physician immediately. Rarely, muscle tissue damage may cause kidney problems, and if serious myopathy is suspected, medication should be discontinued. Additionally, this medication may affect liver function, so liver function tests should be performed before starting treatment, and regular checks for any liver health abnormalities should be conducted during treatment. This medication should not be used if there is a history of liver disease or abnormally high liver enzyme levels. This medication is not indicated for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, or for breastfeeding women. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication and must discontinue immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so it is essential to inform your physician or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Particularly, taking it alongside drugs that inhibit enzymes responsible for drug metabolism in the liver can increase the concentration of this medication and raise the risk of side effects. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function are at an increased risk for the occurrence of myopathy and should be cautious during use, consulting healthcare providers immediately if symptoms arise. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; immediate medical attention should be sought, and liver function and muscle condition should be monitored. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in the mouth/eye mucosa, wheezing or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Decreased sensation
• sensory disturbances
• itching
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• dizziness
• hypertension
• diabetes
• headache
• abdominal pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety over time.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box (10 tablets/PTP*3), 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle