Azetam10/10mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily without regard to meals. The dosing range for primary hypercholesterolemia is 10/10mg to 10/80mg per day, with a recommended initial dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg per day. For patients requiring greater reductions in LDL cholesterol (more than 55%), an initial dose of 10/40mg per day is recommended. After starting the medication or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be monitored at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This medication has a rare risk of causing rhabdomyolysis, which can severely damage muscles and affect kidney function. Therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, immediate consultation with a physician is necessary. Patients with severe infections, hypotension, major surgery, trauma, metabolic disorders, etc., may need to temporarily suspend or discontinue this medication. This medication should not be taken if there is an allergy to its active ingredients or components, liver disease, or muscle disease. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should avoid this medication. Additionally, patients with certain antiviral medications or lactose intolerance should also avoid this medication. Caution is advised for alcoholics, patients with impaired liver function, patients with weak kidney function, patients with thyroid dysfunction, and the elderly regarding the use of this medication. This medication may cause side effects such as muscle pain, abdominal pain, and liver function abnormalities; if such symptoms occur, notify the healthcare provider. Liver function tests should be performed regularly before and during treatment, and if liver enzyme levels rise significantly, the medication should be discontinued. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform the healthcare provider of any other medications being taken. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking this medication, and caution should be taken during driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur. The safety of this medication has not been established in pediatric populations; therefore, it is not recommended for children. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, immediate medical attention is required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

Muscle pain, abdominal pain, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, malaise, chest pain, chest discomfort, edema, weakness, headache, constipation, pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, rhinitis, cough, sputum, nosebleed, urticaria, rash, itching, hair loss, thrombocytopenia, hepatitis, cholestasis, blurred vision, tinnitus, hearing loss, skin lumps, hematological and lymphatic abnormalities, anemia, allergic reactions, sweating, acne, eczema, seborrhea, amblyopia

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; thus, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps in preserving the medication's effectiveness for an extended period.

Appearance

White, oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/Alu-Alu[(10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3)]