Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is taken once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily. The recommended initial doses are 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily. For patients requiring a larger reduction in LDL cholesterol (greater than 55%), the recommended initial dose is 10/40 mg once daily. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be monitored at least every two weeks.

This medication may cause muscle-related issues, including muscle pain or weakness. If severe muscle pain, muscle cramps, or muscle weakness occur, you should inform your doctor immediately, and if necessary, check muscle enzyme levels and discontinue the medication if abnormalities are confirmed. This medication may affect liver function, so liver function tests should be performed regularly before and during treatment. Patients with poor liver function or liver disease should not use this medication or should use it with caution. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should not take this medication, and appropriate contraception should be employed during treatment. It is also safe for breastfeeding women not to take this medication. Patients with decreased kidney function should use this medication cautiously, and those with a history of kidney disease should consult a doctor. Patients who consume excessive alcohol or have a history of liver disease need to be particularly cautious when taking this medication. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are currently taking any medication, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Dose adjustments or monitoring may be necessary, especially when taken with specific antibiotics, antiviral agents, antifungal agents, or immunosuppressants. Dizziness or fatigue may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. This medication should be used carefully in children and the elderly, as the elderly may be at higher risk for muscle-related issues. In case of overdose, treat symptoms accordingly and monitor 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

• Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions
• Severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, severe skin reactions
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory symptoms accompanied by coughing and fever
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), generalized fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• Sudden and severe headache

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness
• nausea
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• cough
• itching
• rash

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The storage temperature should be kept between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White or off-white oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

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