Vitojet Tablet 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is taken once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily, with a starting dose of either 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg recommended. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol (by more than 55%), a starting dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This drug may cause serious muscle problems, so patients should immediately inform their doctor if they experience symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness. Additionally, patients with decreased kidney function or severe infections, trauma, or post-surgery may need to temporarily discontinue or stop the use of this medication. Patients who are allergic to this medication or have liver disease or muscle disorders should not take it. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not use this medication. Furthermore, concomitant use with certain other drugs may increase the risk of side effects, so it is essential to consult a doctor. This drug may affect liver function, so regular liver function tests should be performed before and during treatment. Symptoms such as dizziness, muscle pain, and abdominal pain may occur, and if these symptoms are severe, a consultation with a doctor is advised. Elderly patients or those with impaired liver and kidney function should use this medication with more caution, and dose adjustments may be necessary. In case of overdose, seek immediate medical attention. Caution is also advised while driving or operating machinery during treatment. Lastly, this medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities 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, urinary problems

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain
• hyperkalemia
• bronchitis
• sinusitis
• flushing

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container, protected from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will ensure the safety and efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

White, biconvex, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

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