Jetstan 10/40 mg Tablet

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day. An initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg daily is recommended. For patients who require more significant reduction in LDL cholesterol (more than 55%), an initial dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be monitored with an interval of at least 2 weeks.

There have been reports of a rare side effect called rhabdomyolysis, which can cause severe muscle damage. This may lead to rapid deterioration in kidney function, and if symptoms of severe muscle pain or weakness appear, a healthcare professional should be consulted immediately. Patients with allergies to the ingredients in this medication, severe liver disease, persistently elevated liver enzyme levels of unknown origin, muscle disorders, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, or patients taking certain antiviral agents should not take this medication. Patients who are alcoholics, have decreased liver function, have kidney issues or hypothyroidism, have a family history of muscle disorders, have previously experienced muscle toxicity from statin medications, elderly patients over 70 years of age, etc., need to exercise special caution when using this medication. This medication may cause side effects such as muscle pain, abdominal pain, elevated liver enzymes, and, rarely, severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and other serious adverse reactions. Regular liver function tests should be performed while taking this medication, and if any symptoms of liver damage (nausea, vomiting, fatigue, etc.) appear, use should be discontinued immediately and the healthcare provider informed. If muscle-related symptoms occur, blood tests to check for levels of CPK, an indicator of muscle damage, should be conducted, and if levels are significantly elevated or symptoms are severe, discontinuation of the medication is necessary. This medication may interact with multiple drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is imperative to inform the doctor or pharmacist, especially when combined with certain antibiotics, antiviral agents, immunosuppressants, and fibrate medications. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and fertile women should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking it. The safety and efficacy of this medication for children and adolescents have not been established, and its use is not recommended. Elderly patients are at higher risk for muscle-related side effects, so caution is advised during use, but dose adjustments are generally not necessary. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function should consult a doctor before taking this medication, and patients with severe liver disease should avoid taking it. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic, including monitoring liver function and muscle damage indicators.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), skin mucosal syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), erythema multiforme, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), systemic

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• dizziness
• nausea
• diarrhea
• headache
• fatigue
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent moisture and air exposure. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help preserve the efficacy and safety of the medication as long as possible.

Appearance

White or off-white oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

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