Atofan Duo Tablet 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg per day. A starting dose of either 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg is recommended. If a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, the dosage can be adjusted. After starting the administration or adjusting the dosage, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 2 weeks before dosage adjustments.

This medication can cause serious problems in muscles, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, a doctor should be notified immediately. In rare cases, this medication can cause muscle tissue destruction leading to kidney function issues, so caution is needed in patients with a history of kidney disease. Patients with poor liver function or a history of liver disease should consult with a doctor before taking this medication and should undergo regular liver function tests. This medication should not be taken by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, or who are breastfeeding. Due to lactose content, patients with lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Caution should be exercised when consuming excessive alcohol or in cases of liver disease, as this may increase the risk of liver damage when taking this medication. Elderly patients (65 years and older) are at higher risk for muscle-related side effects, so careful monitoring is needed during administration. This medication may increase the risk of side effects when taken with certain other medications, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. During treatment, liver function tests and blood muscle enzyme levels should be monitored regularly to detect any abnormal signs early. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Do not change or stop the dosage arbitrarily; take exactly as directed by your doctor. If any symptoms that are not suitable for you or unusual reactions occur, consult medical staff immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, breathing difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, preferably at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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