Barodown Tablets 10/20mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, an initial dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg once daily is recommended. Patients requiring greater LDL cholesterol reduction may be initiated on 10/40mg once daily. After initiation of therapy or dose adjustment, check serum lipid levels after an interval of more than 2 weeks to adjust the dose accordingly. Homozygous familial

This medication may cause serious muscle problems, so if sudden muscle pain or weakness occurs, inform a doctor immediately. Patients with risk factors such as severe infections, hypotension, major surgeries, trauma, metabolic abnormalities, endocrine disorders, or uncontrolled seizures should temporarily stop or discontinue this medication. Patients who are allergic to this medication, those with severe liver dysfunction, those with muscle diseases, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, breastfeeding women, patients taking certain antiviral agents, and individuals with lactose intolerance should not use this medication. Alcoholics, patients with a history of liver disease or moderate to severe liver dysfunction, those with impaired kidney function or hypothyroidism, and elderly individuals with risk factors for myopathy should use this medication cautiously. Side effects such as liver dysfunction, myalgia, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, cough, arthralgia, muscle weakness, musculoskeletal pain, hyperkalemia, bronchitis, sinusitis, flushing, fatigue, lethargy, chest pain, weakness, chest discomfort, fever, rhinitis, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, weight gain, loss of appetite, constipation, abdominal bloating, dyspepsia, vomiting, belching, pancreatitis, oropharyngeal and laryngeal pain, nosebleeds, insomnia, nightmares, altered perception, and sensory loss may occur, and if side effects are severe or persistent, consult a physician. Regular liver function tests and muscle enzyme tests should be conducted before and during the use of this medication, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported immediately. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication. Drug interactions may occur when taken with other medications, so inform the physician of all medications currently being taken, and be particularly cautious when taken with specific antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and immunosuppressants. Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established, and its use is not recommended. Elderly patients should use this medication with caution due to a higher risk of myopathy. In case of overdose, appropriate treatment and examination are required depending on the symptoms, as this medication is not removed by dialysis. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and not transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema), liver dysfunction (jaundice, liver failure, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice), severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), skin and mucous membrane syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), polymorphic erythema, severe skin adverse reactions (SCARs), rhabdomyolysis, severe myopathy (myopathy, myositis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy), serious neurological symptoms (cerebral stroke)

Mild side effects

• Myalgia
• abdominal pain
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea
• diarrhea
• cough
• arthralgia
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle