Arojet Tablet 10/40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily. The recommended initial dosage is 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily. For patients requiring greater reduction of LDL cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40 mg once daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, lipid levels should be checked after an interval of more than 2 weeks before adjusting the dose.

This medication may rarely cause severe muscle damage known as rhabdomyolysis, which can significantly worsen kidney function; therefore, it is essential to consult a doctor immediately if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs. Furthermore, patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or issues with liver function, patients with muscle diseases, pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, those with impaired kidney function, patients with hypothyroidism, elderly individuals, and other patients at high risk for myopathy should take this medication with caution. This medication may affect liver function, and regular liver function tests should be conducted before and during treatment, and it should be stopped immediately if signs of liver damage occur. The risk of side effects from this medication may increase when taken with certain other drugs, so it is crucial to inform the doctor or pharmacist if other medications are being taken. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication, and it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Be cautious of symptoms such as dizziness, muscle pain, and abdominal pain during treatment, particularly when driving or operating machinery. There is no specific antidote for overdose, thus appropriate treatment and observation should be based on symptoms. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer the medication to another container.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering and should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain the drug's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle