Vitojet Tablets 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, a starting dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily is recommended, and patients requiring greater reduction in LDL cholesterol may be given 10/40 mg once daily. After starting administration or adjusting the dose, check blood lipid levels after more than 2 weeks to adjust the dosage accordingly. For homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

This medication can cause a rare side effect known as rhabdomyolysis, which can affect muscle tissue; therefore, if symptoms such as acute muscle pain or muscle weakness occur, consult a physician immediately. Especially in cases of severe infection, hypotension, major surgery or trauma, or metabolic disorders, it may be necessary to temporarily stop or discontinue this medication. This medication can affect liver function, so liver function tests should be performed before administration, and if there are signs of liver damage during treatment, the tests should be repeated. Patients with liver disease or abnormally high liver enzyme levels should avoid using this medication. Patients with muscle disease or those who have experienced muscle-related side effects in the past should use this medication cautiously. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are nursing should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive measures. This medication may increase the risk of muscle damage when taken with certain drugs, so it is essential to inform your physician of any concomitant medications. Side effects such as dizziness, muscle pain, abdominal pain, elevated liver enzymes, may occur; if symptoms appear, consult a physician. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function should be especially cautious when taking this medication, and regular monitoring is recommended. Dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. It is important to regularly perform blood tests and monitor symptoms during the use of this medication to detect and manage adverse reactions early.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• elevated liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain
• hyperkalemia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and the storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help retain the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

White, double convex, rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

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