Apeget 10/20 mg Tablet

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg per day. For initial dosage, 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg per day is recommended. If a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is required, the dosage can be adjusted. After dosage adjustment, check serum lipid levels at intervals of more than 2 weeks to adjust the dosage.

This medication is used to lower serum cholesterol levels and may affect muscles, so patients should inform their doctor immediately if they experience muscle pain or weakness. Special caution is required as severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis may occur. If symptoms develop or there are kidney function issues, special care is needed. Administration should be avoided in cases of liver function impairment or elevated liver enzyme levels, and regular liver function tests should be conducted during treatment. This medication should not be prescribed to pregnant or potentially pregnant women or nursing mothers; fertile women should implement appropriate contraception during treatment. As this medication may interact with other drugs, patients should inform their healthcare provider or pharmacist about any current medications. Caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery, as neurological symptoms such as dizziness or headaches may occur. Elderly patients and those with a history of liver disease or renal impairment should use this medication with caution and consult healthcare professionals immediately if any unusual symptoms arise. In cases of overdose, appropriate treatment and supportive care should be based on symptoms, as no specific antidote exists. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by coughing and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, dysuria

Mild side effects

• Decreased sensation
• abnormal sensation
• high blood pressure
• increased ALT
• increased GGT
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• itching
• dizziness
• headache

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, and extreme heat or cold should be avoided.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP×3]