Litojet Tablet 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/80mg daily, with an initial dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg recommended. For patients requiring greater reductions in LDL cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40mg is recommended. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, administer 10/40mg or 10

This medication can rarely cause rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to acute renal failure due to muscle cell damage; therefore, if significant muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a physician immediately. Patients with liver dysfunction or persistently elevated liver enzyme levels should not take this medication and should undergo regular liver function tests while taking it. Caution is particularly needed for elderly patients or those with poor renal function due to a higher risk of myopathy, and dosage should be adjusted according to a doctor's instructions. This medication should not be administered to pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, nor to nursing mothers, and appropriate contraception methods should be used during treatment. When taking it together with other medications, the risk of side effects may be increased due to interactions; inform your physician or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking. If dizziness, muscle pain, abdominal pain, symptoms of liver dysfunction, etc., occur during treatment, notify healthcare professionals immediately and undergo appropriate examinations. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so seek immediate medical attention for symptomatic treatment and supportive therapy. Additionally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• cough
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain
• hyperkalemia
• bronchitis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is safe to store at temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

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