Trijet Tablets 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily, with a recommended initial dosage of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg daily. If a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol is required, an initial dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. After initiation or dose adjustment, lipid levels in the blood should be checked at intervals of 2 weeks or more.

This medication may cause a rare side effect known as rhabdomyolysis, which can impact muscle, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Patients with conditions that significantly increase the risk of muscle injury, such as acute infections, hypotension, major surgery or trauma, and severe metabolic disorders, should temporarily discontinue this medication. This medication should not be used in patients with severe allergies to its components, severe liver dysfunction, muscle diseases, or in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Additionally, patients with certain antiviral treatments or lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease, elderly individuals, those with hypothyroidism, and those with impaired kidney function should use this medication cautiously, closely monitoring for symptoms such as muscle pain or liver dysfunction. While taking this medication, liver enzyme levels should be regularly checked to monitor liver functionality, and if symptoms of hepatitis or jaundice appear, administration should be stopped immediately. This medication may increase blood sugar levels, so patients at risk of diabetes should periodically check their blood sugar. Side effects such as headaches, dizziness, dyspepsia, muscle pain, and fatigue may occur during treatment; if symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. There may be interactions with other drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications, especially certain antibiotics, antivirals, immunosuppressants, and blood pressure medications. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication to avoid pregnancy, and if pregnancy is confirmed, discontinuation should be immediate. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, and caution is advised in the elderly due to risks of myopathy. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; treatment should be symptomatic with liver function tests and monitoring of muscle enzyme levels.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma exacerbation, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect from air and moisture. Ideally, it should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A white or light yellow film-coated tablet that is capsule-shaped and biconvex on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/Alu-Alu x3)]