Dualatojeong 10/40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily without relation to meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day, with an initial dose recommended at 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg daily. For patients requiring greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. Blood lipid levels should be monitored at intervals of more than 2 weeks after starting treatment or after dosage adjustment.

This medication is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Caution is necessary as muscle symptoms may occur before taking this medication. If severe muscle pain or weakness appears, notify a doctor immediately. Patients with liver function issues or abnormally high liver enzyme levels should not use this medication and should have regular liver function tests. This medication should not be taken by women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are nursing. If planning for pregnancy, consultation with healthcare personnel is essential. Individuals who have previously shown allergic reactions to this medication or its components, or who have muscle disorders or active liver diseases should not take this medication. Risk of muscle damage may be increased when used with certain drugs, so if taking other medications, inform healthcare personnel. Elderly patients or those with renal issues require closer observation when taking this medication. Symptoms such as dizziness, muscle pain, abdominal pain, or liver function abnormalities may present during treatment, so report any unusual symptoms to healthcare personnel immediately. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid alcohol consumption while on this medication, and regular blood tests to monitor liver function and muscle condition are important. Caution is advised as dizziness may occur during driving or operating machinery. In the event of an overdose, since there is no specific antidote, appropriate treatment and supportive therapy should be administered based on symptoms.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthmatic attacks, breathing abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White or off-white oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3]