Vitojet Tablet 10/40 milligrams

Adult dosage

This drug is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, an initial dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg once daily is recommended. For patients requiring greater (over 55%) reduction in LDL cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40mg once daily is recommended. After starting administration or adjusting the dosage, check the lipid levels at intervals of more than two weeks.

This drug may rarely cause a condition called rhabdomyolysis, where muscle tissue is damaged and may lead to serious kidney problems. Therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately. In particular, patients with severe infection, hypotension, major surgery, trauma, or severe metabolic disorders may need to temporarily discontinue this drug. This medication should not be used in patients with an allergy to specific ingredients, liver disease, muscle disease, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Additionally, patients taking Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir should avoid this drug. Patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should also avoid this drug. Caution is required for alcoholics or those with liver function problems, as well as patients at high risk of myopathy. Adverse effects such as liver function abnormalities, muscle pain, and abdominal pain can occur, so if symptoms appear, medical personnel should be informed. Regular liver function tests and muscle enzyme tests should be performed, and if abnormal findings are present, medication dosage may need to be adjusted or stopped. This drug should be avoided during pregnancy or breastfeeding as it can be harmful to the fetus and infant, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception during treatment. Elderly individuals or those with kidney disorders are at higher risk of myopathy and should use this drug with special caution. There may be interactions with other medications, so if you are taking any other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. In case of overdose, specific antidotes are not available, so treatment and monitoring should be based on symptoms. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Hives, skin swelling (angioedema), mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell's syndrome), erythema multiforme, acute kidney failure, rhabdomyolysis, jaundice, liver failure, hepatitis, neurological symptoms (intracranial aneurysm, headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis), anemia, thrombocytopenia, anaphylaxis, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness, severe skin reactions, liver damage

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• joint pain
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• headache
• dizziness
• itching
• rash

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from exposure to air or moisture. It is also advisable to store it at room temperature, which is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extreme hot or cold conditions.

Appearance

White, bilaterally convex, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

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