Atovaef 10/20 mg

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 daily. The initial dose is recommended as 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg daily, and for patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, a dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, blood lipid levels should be checked after an interval of more than 2 weeks.

This medication may rarely cause side effects that affect the muscles; therefore, if symptoms like muscle pain or weakness occur, inform a doctor immediately. Because muscle damage may adversely affect kidney function, this medication should be temporarily or permanently stopped in the presence of serious myopathy symptoms or if kidney issues are present. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or have liver disease or muscle disorders. Women who are pregnant, possibly pregnant, or nursing should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraceptive methods while on this medication. Patients with alcohol dependence or liver dysfunction should take this medication with caution and undergo regular liver function tests. Elderly patients or those with kidney impairment are at higher risk for myopathy, so caution is necessary. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are currently taking any other medications, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects such as liver dysfunction, digestive issues, headaches, dizziness, muscle pain, etc., may occur, so if symptoms are severe, inform healthcare professionals. Regular monitoring for liver and muscle conditions should occur before and during treatment, and should any abnormal signs be found, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and a doctor should be consulted. It is recommended not to use this medication in children, as safety and effectiveness have not been established. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so symptomatic treatment and supportive care should be provided, while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels is necessary. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or breathlessness, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container. It is important to maintain room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle