Lipitor Plus Tablet 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg once daily, with a recommended initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg. If a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, an initial dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, cholesterol levels should be checked after an interval of more than 2 weeks.

This medication is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Before taking this drug, attention should be paid to serious muscle problems, particularly symptoms of severe muscle pain or weakness. If such symptoms occur, inform a doctor immediately, and discontinue use if necessary. Patients with impaired liver function or liver disease should not take this medication and should undergo regular liver function tests while on treatment. Women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant, and breastfeeding women, should not take this medication. If planning a pregnancy, consult a healthcare professional. When taken with certain other medications, the risk of muscle damage may increase, so if taking other drugs, inform a doctor or pharmacist. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function should also be cautious when taking this medication, with close monitoring of muscle-related symptoms. This drug may rarely cause various adverse reactions such as hepatitis, skin rash, allergic reactions, and gastrointestinal symptoms, so if abnormal symptoms occur, inform a healthcare professional immediately. Furthermore, appropriate contraception must be used while taking this medication, and caution is advised when driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur. In the event of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and symptomatic treatment and supportive therapy are required, along with monitoring of liver function and muscle enzyme levels. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. Storing it this way will help maintain the efficacy of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance

A white to off-white, capsule-shaped film-coated tablet, biconvex, with 'JI 10' engraved on one side.

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle