Torzetto Tablets 10/40 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage ranges from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day, with an initial recommended dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily. For patients who require more significant reduction in LDL cholesterol (55% or more), an initial dose of 10/40 mg once daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be checked with an interval of more than 2 weeks.

This medication can rarely cause damage to muscle tissue, leading to muscle breakdown and renal impairment; if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, you must inform your doctor immediately. Patients who are hypersensitive to this medication, those with active liver disease, muscle disease patients, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and those taking certain antiviral medications should not take this medication. Caution is advised for alcoholics, patients with poor liver function, patients with renal impairment, those with hypothyroidism, or those at risk of muscle disease. Regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests should be done while on this medication, and you should consult your doctor immediately if any abnormal symptoms arise. This medication may interact with several other drugs; if you are taking any other medications, it is essential to inform your healthcare provider, especially when taken with specific antibiotics, antiviral drugs, immunosuppressants, or fibrate medications. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness and other symptoms may occur. Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents have not been established and are not recommended. During the use of this medication, it is important to check for adverse reactions with regular blood tests and liver function tests.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, and other severe allergic reactions.
• Severe skin reactions such as high fever with severe rashes, blisters, skin peeling, and pain in the oral/ocular mucosa.
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory deterioration accompanied by cough and fever.
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, and other liver dysfunction symptoms.
• Sudden and severe headaches.

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White or whitish oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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