L-Ogon 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This medication should be taken once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, it is administered within the range of 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg per day, with a starting dose of either 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg recommended. In patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, the dose may be adjusted accordingly. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be monitored at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This medication is primarily used to lower cholesterol levels. During treatment, attention should be paid to the occurrence of muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle pain accompanied by fatigue and fever. If these symptoms occur or if there is a significant increase in muscle-related test results, inform a doctor immediately, and discontinue the medication if necessary. Patients with impaired liver function or abnormally high liver enzyme levels should not use this medication or should consult a doctor before use. Symptoms of liver damage include nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, and if these symptoms occur, medication should be stopped, and medical consultation should be sought. This medication is contraindicated for use in pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women. Women of childbearing age must use appropriate contraception while taking this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, they must discontinue use immediately. Additionally, this medication may interact with certain other medications, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications currently being taken. Especially, taking medications that inhibit enzymes that metabolize drugs in the liver or affect muscles can increase the risk of muscle damage. Elderly patients, patients with decreased renal function, alcoholics, and patients with hypothyroidism need to be more cautious when taking this medication. During treatment, dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so immediate medical attention should be sought for symptomatic treatment and appropriate supportive care, and regular liver function and muscle-related tests should be performed. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children in a safe location, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breathing difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• fatigue
• headache
• itching
• cough
• hypertension
• diabetes
• constipation
• diarrhea
• nausea

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication over time.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

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