Evezet Tablet 10/40 mg (Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin)

Adult dosage

This medication is taken once daily without regard to meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage ranges from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily. An initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg is recommended. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol (more than 55%), an initial dose of 10/40 mg is recommended. Dosage adjustments should be made at 2-week intervals based on blood lipid levels.

This medication is primarily used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Before taking this medication, it is important to check for muscle-related disorders or severe liver disease. If symptoms such as myalgia or muscle weakness occur, notify a physician immediately; in severe cases, discontinuation of the medication may be necessary. This medication may affect liver function, so liver enzyme levels should be checked regularly. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with certain liver diseases or lactose intolerance should avoid this medication. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is important to inform your physician or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Special caution is required for elderly patients or those with impaired renal function, and dosage adjustments may be necessary. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment and supportive therapy should be given according to symptoms. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Caution should be exercised while driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur during treatment. When storing this medication, keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pale skin, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances,

Mild side effects

• Myalgia
• abdominal pain
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• diarrhea
• arthralgia
• musculoskeletal pain
• muscle cramps
• fatigue

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White, biconvex, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP)x3]