Atoejete Tablet 10/10 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dose range is 10/10mg to 10/80mg daily, with a recommended initial dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg daily. For patients requiring a greater reduction (over 55%) in LDL cholesterol, the recommended initial dose is 10/40mg daily. After initiating treatment or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be checked after intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This medication has rare side effects that may affect muscles; if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, notify a physician immediately and undergo testing. If muscle symptoms are severe or muscle enzyme levels are significantly elevated, it may be necessary to discontinue the medication. This medication may affect liver function, so regular liver function tests should be conducted before and during use. It should not be used in cases of active liver disease or unexplained elevated liver enzyme levels. This medication should not be administered to women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, or to nursing mothers. Caution is required for those who consume large amounts of alcohol or have a history of liver disease when using this medication. When taken with other medications, the risk of side effects due to interactions may increase, so any ongoing medications should be reported to the physician or pharmacist. Elderly patients or those with poor kidney function should also exercise caution as the risk of muscle-related issues may be higher. During the use of this medication, dizziness or fatigue may occur, requiring caution when driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes; appropriate treatment and supportive care based on symptoms are necessary, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be monitored. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, oral/eye mucosa pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, urine changes

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• elevated liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is important to store it at a cool temperature below 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the efficacy.

Appearance

White to whitish film-coated oval-shaped tablets with a double convex surface

Package unit

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