Jetestan Tablets 10/20 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication should be administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/80mg per day. A starting dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg per day is recommended. For patients requiring a more significant reduction in LDL cholesterol (more than 55%), a starting dose of 10/40mg per day is recommended. Once treatment has started or dosage has been adjusted, cholesterol levels should be checked at intervals of no less than 2 weeks, with dosage adjusted accordingly.

This medication may, in rare cases, cause muscle tissue damage which can accompany severe renal impairment; therefore, if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness appear, consultation with a physician should be sought immediately. This medication should not be used in patients with known allergies to its ingredients, severely impaired liver function, muscle disorders, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or patients taking certain antiviral agents. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, decreased renal function, hypothyroidism, the elderly, and those at higher risk of muscle damage should exercise extra caution when taking this medication and must undergo regular monitoring as directed by a physician. This medication may affect liver function, thus liver function tests should be performed prior to starting it, and if any symptoms of liver dysfunction occur during therapy, medical attention must be sought immediately. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and appropriate contraceptive methods should be used during treatment. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, patients on other medications must inform their physician or pharmacist. Special caution is warranted when taken in conjunction with certain antibiotics, antiviral agents, and immunosuppressants. Symptoms such as dizziness, muscle pain, muscle weakness, abdominal pain, nausea may occur; if these symptoms appear, consult a physician immediately. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established, and it is not recommended for use in the elderly due to the increased risk of muscle damage. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic with monitoring of liver function and muscle enzyme levels. This medication should be kept 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, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, difficulty breathing or breathlessness, asthma attacks, respiratory difficulties associated with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary retention.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

White or whitish rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3]