Atorowm Tablets 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is taken once daily, regardless of meal times. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily. The recommended starting dose is 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily. For patients needing a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol (over 55%), a starting dose of 10/40 mg once daily is recommended. After starting administration or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be assessed at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This medication can cause rare side effects that may affect muscles, such as rhabdomyolysis, which can increase the risk of sudden kidney function deterioration; if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately. This medication should not be taken if there are certain liver diseases or high liver enzyme levels, as the risk of side effects may increase if liver function is impaired. In cases with a history of muscle disease, elderly patients, or those consuming alcohol excessively, this medication should be used with caution. Additionally, patients with impaired kidney function may also have an increased risk of muscle damage when taking this medication. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are nursing should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use adequate contraceptive methods. This medication can interact with various other medications; therefore, if you are currently taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Especially when combined with drugs that inhibit or activate enzymes that metabolize drugs in the liver, the risk of side effects may increase. During treatment, it is essential to regularly monitor liver function and muscle condition and report any adverse symptoms to medical personnel immediately. Symptoms such as dizziness or muscle pain may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication is not recommended for children and can be administered to the elderly without dosage adjustment, but care should be taken to monitor for the possibility of myopathy. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; therefore, appropriate treatment and supportive care based on symptoms are needed, along with monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary issues.

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• hyperkalemia
• headache
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle