Lipiget Tablets 10/40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, without regard to meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day, with an initial dose of either 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg recommended. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40 mg once daily is recommended. After starting treatment, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least two weeks to adjust the dosage accordingly.

This medication helps lower blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, it can occasionally cause severe damage to the muscles, which can lead to a rapid decline in kidney function; therefore, caution is necessary. If serious muscle pain or weakness occurs, it is essential to inform a doctor immediately, and it may be necessary to temporarily suspend or discontinue this medication if such symptoms develop. Patients with impaired liver function or liver disease, muscle disorders, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should not use this medication. Alcoholics or patients with a history of liver function issues, impaired kidney function, hypothyroidism, and elderly patients require special attention when taking this medication. The risk of muscle damage may increase when taken with other specific medications, so any current medications should be disclosed to a doctor or pharmacist. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is necessary; if symptoms of liver dysfunction (e.g., nausea, vomiting, fatigue) occur, treatment should be stopped immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. Additionally, this medication may be harmful to the fetus during pregnancy, so women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking it. Since side effects such as dizziness or muscle pain may occur, caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Safety in children or adolescents has not been established, so it is not recommended. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote available, so treatment and supportive care according to symptoms should be administered, and liver function and muscle conditions should be monitored.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is essential to maintain storage at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps ensure the medication remains effective and safe to use.

Appearance

White or off-white rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

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