Arojet Tablets 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily without regard to meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day, with a recommended initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg per day. For patients who require a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40 mg per day is recommended. After administration or dosage adjustments, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This drug may cause a rare side effect called rhabdomyolysis, which can affect muscles, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately. This drug may affect liver function, so liver function tests should be conducted before starting treatment, and regular monitoring of liver function should occur during treatment. It is safer not to use this drug if there is a history of liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. This drug should not be administered to patients with certain allergies or genetic lactose intolerance. Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease, poor kidney function, or hypothyroidism should use this medication cautiously. There are many potential interactions with other drugs, especially those that can affect the muscles, so it is important to inform the physician of all medications being taken. While taking this drug, immediately inform the doctor of any symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever, and if necessary, blood tests should be performed to check for muscle damage. Side effects such as dizziness, abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea may occur, and if these symptoms persist, consult with a healthcare professional. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery while taking this drug, especially if dizziness is experienced. Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established, so this drug is not recommended for use in this population. In the event of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, appropriate treatment and supportive therapy are needed based on the symptoms, and liver function and muscle condition should be monitored. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, and urinary issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture and should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Avoid keeping the medication in places that are too hot or too cold, and it is advisable to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle