New Start Jet A Tablet 10/40 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/40mg per day. An initial dose of either 10/10mg or 10/20mg daily is recommended. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol, the dose may be adjusted. After starting treatment or once the dosage is adjusted, lipid levels should be monitored at intervals of more than 2 weeks and the dose adjusted accordingly.

This medication may rarely cause rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to severe muscle damage, so administration should be temporarily suspended or discontinued, especially in patients with acute muscle symptoms or renal problems. This medication should not be administered to patients with allergies to the active ingredient or other components, those with severely impaired liver function, patients with muscle diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients taking certain antiviral medications, and those with lactose intolerance. Caution should be exercised for alcoholics, patients with liver dysfunction, decreased kidney function, hypothyroidism, and the elderly, as they are at increased risk of muscle damage. Caution is also necessary when taking with certain medications that may increase muscle damage risk. During the course of this medication, various side effects such as liver dysfunction, muscle pain, fatigue, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, and dizziness may occur, and any severe or persistent symptoms should be discussed with a doctor immediately. To reduce the risk of muscular symptoms, blood tests should be performed to check muscle enzyme levels before and during treatment, and any muscle pain or weakness should be reported immediately. Regular liver function tests should be conducted, and if there are signs of liver damage, dosing may need to be stopped or adjusted. This medication may interact with several drugs, so patients must inform healthcare providers if they are taking other medications, especially when combined with certain antibiotics, antivirals, or immunosuppressants. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception during treatment, and the medication should not be administered if pregnant or potentially pregnant. Dizziness and other symptoms may occur, so caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery. The safety of this medication in children has not been established and is therefore not recommended, while care should be taken in the elderly considering the risk of myopathy. In the event of overdose, there is no specific antidote; thus, treatment should be based on symptoms and appropriate measures taken through liver function and muscle enzyme testing. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not advised as it may compromise its quality.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), polymorphous erythema, severe skin reactions, jaundice, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure, severe edema, renal failure, severe allergic reactions, liver failure, severe muscle weakness, ocular myasthenia, anaphylaxis, intracranial aneurysm, restless legs syndrome, depression, bronchiolitis, dental abscess

Mild side effects

• Decreased sensation
• altered sensation
• hypertension
• ALT increase
• GGT increase
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• itching
• dizziness
• diabetes

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It should be kept away from extremely hot or cold places, ideally at temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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