Combijet Tablet 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is taken once daily regardless of meals. The dosage range is from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day. A starting dose of either 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg per day is recommended. For patients requiring more significant reduction of LDL cholesterol (55% or more), a starting dose of 10/40 mg per day is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, blood lipid levels should be checked with an interval of at least 2 weeks.

This medication can affect the muscles, so if muscle pain or weakness occurs, you must inform a doctor immediately. Patients at risk for severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis may need to temporarily stop or discontinue this medication. As this medication may affect liver function, liver function tests should be conducted before and regularly during treatment. Patients with active liver disease or persistently elevated liver enzyme levels should not take this medication. There may be drug interactions that increase the risk of side effects when taken with certain medications, so it is crucial to inform the doctor or pharmacist of any currently taken medications. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking it. Breastfeeding women are also advised not to take this medication. Elderly patients, those with renal impairment, or those with liver impairment should take caution and may require dosage adjustments or regular monitoring. Dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery, so take care. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so seek appropriate treatment and monitoring by visiting a medical institution immediately. Safety has not been established for children, and it is not recommended for them. During treatment with this medication, adverse reactions such as muscle pain, abdominal pain, elevated liver enzymes, etc., may occur; if symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

Muscle pain, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, musculoskeletal pain, joint pain, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, rash, itching, hair loss, hives, elevated serum aminotransferases (increased ALT, AST), hepatitis, cholestasis, liver dysfunction, blurred vision, tinnitus, hearing loss, depression, insomnia, nightmares, thrombocytopenia, anemia, hyperkalemia, malaise, chest pain, chest discomfort

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will maintain the medication's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP packaging (Alu-Alu) x3]