Lipiajet Tablets 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, an initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg daily is recommended, while patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol should start with 10/40 mg daily. Monitor blood lipid levels at intervals of more than 2 weeks following treatment initiation or dosage adjustment to adjust the dosage accordingly. For homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

This medication can cause serious muscle problems; therefore, if sudden muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a physician immediately. Particularly in cases of severe infections, major surgeries, trauma, or electrolyte imbalances which may risk renal function deterioration, this medication should be temporarily halted or discontinued. This medication should not be used in patients with allergies or severely impaired liver function, those with muscle diseases, pregnant women or women who could become pregnant, nursing mothers, or those taking certain antiviral drugs. Patients with lactose intolerance should also refrain from taking this medication. Caution is advised for patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease, renal impairment, those with hypothyroidism, muscle diseases or family history of such conditions, and elderly patients over 70 years of age. Additionally, caution is required when taken in conjunction with fibrates. During treatment, liver function and muscle condition should be monitored regularly, and if liver function deteriorates or abnormal muscle symptoms appear, notify a physician immediately. If liver enzyme levels are persistently elevated, the dosage may need to be reduced or stopped. This medication may cause side effects such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, muscle pain, fatigue, dizziness, and others, and in rare cases, serious adverse effects such as severe skin reactions, hepatitis, or muscle rupture may occur. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while on this medication. Safety in children has not been established, and it is not recommended for use. Elderly patients should be cautious due to the risk of muscle issues; however, no specific dosage adjustment is necessary. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function should not use this medication or should use it with caution. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and symptomatic treatment along with careful monitoring of liver function and muscle enzyme levels is essential. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, be sure to inform your physician or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications, particularly certain antibiotics, antivirals, immunosuppressants, fibrates, colchicine, etc. Caution is required during driving or operation of machinery as dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain of mucous membranes in mouth/eyes, difficulty in breathing, asthma attack, respiratory difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, changes in vision, paralysis, urination

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 as it can be degraded by air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

White or off-white elongated film-coated tablets

Package unit

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