Litovaget Tablet 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This medication should be taken once daily without regard to meals. The recommended starting dose is 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily. For patients requiring greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol (more than 55%), a starting dose of 10/40 mg once daily is recommended. After initiation of therapy or adjustment of dosage, blood lipid levels should be checked after an interval of more than two weeks and adjusted as necessary.

This medication may pose a risk of muscle abnormalities, so patients should immediately consult a physician if they experience symptoms of muscle pain or weakness. In cases of suspected severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, treatment may be discontinued. This medication should not be taken by patients allergic to it, those with severely impaired liver function, or pregnant or breastfeeding women. Regular monitoring of liver function and muscle-related tests is necessary, and any signs of liver damage should be reported immediately to healthcare personnel. Interactions may occur when combined with other medications, so patients must inform their healthcare providers about any medications they are taking. Elderly patients and those with impaired kidney function should exercise caution while taking this medication. Patients should be aware of potential dizziness when driving or operating machinery. Women who may become pregnant should use appropriate contraception while on this medication and stop taking it immediately upon pregnancy. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established, and it is not recommended. In cases of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, appropriate treatment and examination based on symptoms are required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is advised not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination abnormalities

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain
• hyperkalemia
• bronchitis

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle