Ritojet Tablets 10/40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. The recommended initial dose is 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg daily. For patients requiring more significant reduction in LDL-cholesterol (55% or more), an initial dose of 10/40 mg is recommended. The recommended dose for patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10/40 mg or 10/80 mg daily. After starting treatment with this medication or making adjustments to the dose, lipid levels should be measured at intervals of at least 2 weeks to guide further adjustments.

This medication carries a risk of muscle abnormalities, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a physician immediately. In particular, if there are severe acute infections, hypotension, major surgery or trauma, or severe endocrine disorders, temporary discontinuation of this medication may be necessary. It should not be used in individuals allergic to any of its ingredients, those with liver disease, or those with persistent unexplained elevations in liver enzymes. Patients with muscle disorders, pregnant women, or nursing mothers should also avoid this medication. Taking this medication along with certain specific drugs may increase the risk of muscle injury, so inform your doctor of any other medications being taken. This medication can impact liver function, so liver function tests should be performed regularly before and during treatment. Elderly patients or those with poor kidney function should use caution due to a higher risk of muscle problems. During treatment, side effects such as headaches, dizziness, dyspepsia, myalgia, arthralgia, and more may occur; inform your healthcare provider if symptoms are severe. Additionally, this medication can be harmful to the fetus during pregnancy, so avoid it if planning a pregnancy or if pregnant, and fertile women should use appropriate contraception. It is also not recommended for breastfeeding mothers. Avoid excessive alcohol while taking this medication, and consult your doctor if there are liver health issues. In cases of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, seek medical attention immediately. This medication has not been established as safe or effective in children, so it is not recommended for them. Follow the prescribed dosage and directions from your doctor and pharmacist, and consult immediately if abnormal symptoms arise.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (severe swelling), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice of skin or eyes, severe drowsiness throughout the body, liver abnormalities, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion of consciousness,

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP packaging (Alu-Alu) × 3], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle