Ebastat 10/10 mg Tablet

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day, with the initial dose recommended at 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg per day. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, the initial dose of 10/40 mg per day is recommended. After starting administration or adjusting the dose, lipid levels in the blood should be monitored with at least a 2-week interval.

This medication is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. However, it may rarely cause muscle damage leading to severe muscle pain or weakness, known as rhabdomyolysis, which can increase the risk of acute renal dysfunction; thus, if severe muscle pain occurs, you must notify your doctor immediately. It is important not to administer this medication to patients with certain conditions. For instance, patients with severely impaired liver function or muscle disorders, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, lactating women, or those taking certain other medications should not use this drug. Regular liver function tests must be conducted while using this medication, and it should be discontinued immediately if any abnormal symptoms appear. Moreover, elderly patients or those with a history of liver disease or high alcohol consumption should use this medication with more caution. This drug may interact with other medications, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Dose adjustments or discontinuation may be necessary, especially when used with drugs that affect liver metabolism or can cause muscle toxicity. Pregnant or lactating women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking it. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established and are therefore not recommended. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and symptomatic treatment and supportive care should be administered while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Finally, dizziness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in the oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe faintness, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes.

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• fatigue
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A capsule-shaped film-coated tablet, biconvex in appearance, that is white or light yellow.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/Alu-Alu X 3)]