Dualatojeong 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is to be taken once daily without regard to meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily. The recommended starting dose is 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol (more than 55%), a starting dose of 10/40 mg once daily is recommended. After initiation of therapy or dose adjustment, a follow-up lipid test should be performed after an interval of at least 2 weeks.

This medication contains atorvastatin and ezetimibe, and is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Before taking this medication, caution is advised as symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness may occur, especially for patients at high risk of severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. If serious muscle symptoms occur, inform your doctor immediately and discontinue use of the medication, and you may need to undergo muscle-related tests. Patients with liver dysfunction or a history of liver disease should avoid this medication. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast-feeding should not use this medication. Risk may increase when this medication is combined with certain hepatitis treatments or other lipid-lowering agents, so you should inform your healthcare provider of any other medications you are taking. Elderly patients or those with decreased kidney function should be particularly cautious when using this medication, and regular check-ups are recommended. This medication may rarely cause side effects such as liver dysfunction, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, dizziness, muscle pain, etc. It is advisable to avoid alcohol while taking this medication, and to consult medical staff if any unusual symptoms occur. Caution is required while driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur. This medication is not recommended for children and should be stored out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

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

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. It is also safe to store the medication at room temperature, ideally between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extreme heat or cold.

Appearance

Biconvex rectangular film-coated tablet, white to pale white

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3]