Torzetto 10/20 mg Tablets

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, a starting dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg once daily is recommended. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, a starting dose of 10/40mg once daily is recommended. Cholesterol levels should be checked at least 2 weeks after starting therapy or adjusting dosage to adjust the dosage accordingly. For homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

This medication has been reported to cause a rare side effect called rhabdomyolysis, which can cause serious muscle damage. Therefore, in patients at risk of impaired renal function due to acute infections, low blood pressure, major surgeries, or trauma, the use of this medication should be temporarily discontinued or stopped. Patients with allergies to the main ingredient or components of this medication, those with severe liver dysfunction, those with muscle diseases, pregnant or nursing women, patients taking certain antiviral drugs, and those with lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Alcoholics or those with a history of liver disease, patients with impaired kidney function, those with hypothyroidism, those with a family history of muscle diseases, and the elderly should use this medication cautiously due to the high risk of muscle diseases. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, and fever occur during the use of this medication, they should inform their doctor immediately, and blood tests may be necessary to check for muscle damage. Impaired liver function may also occur, so liver function tests should be conducted regularly before and during the use of this medication, and if symptoms of hepatitis or jaundice arise, the use of this medication should be immediately halted. This medication may increase blood glucose levels, so patients at risk for diabetes should regularly monitor their blood glucose. This medication should not be administered during pregnancy or lactation, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication. Symptoms such as dizziness or headaches may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Additionally, there may be interactions with other medications, so patients taking other medications should inform their doctor or pharmacist. Safety in children has not been established, so the use is not recommended. The elderly are at higher risk for muscle damage and should be cautious when taking this medication. There is no specific antidote for overdose; thus, it is essential to monitor symptoms and liver function, as well as muscle damage, if an overdose occurs. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and not transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White or whitish elongated film-coated tablets

Package unit

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