Atoejung 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

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

This medication can cause a rare side effect known as rhabdomyolysis, which may affect the muscles, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, one should consult a physician immediately. Patients at higher risk of muscle damage, such as those with severe infections, low blood pressure, following major surgery, or with kidney function issues, may need to temporarily discontinue or stop using this medication. Patients allergic to any of the components in this medication, those with severely impaired liver function, patients with muscle diseases, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Patients with a history of alcohol dependency or liver disease, elderly individuals, or those with reduced kidney function should use this medication with special caution. This medication may affect liver function; therefore, regular liver function tests should be conducted before and during treatment, and any symptoms of liver damage should be reported to a physician immediately. This medication may interact with several other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers about any other medications currently being taken, especially when combining with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, immunosuppressants, and some lipid-lowering agents. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, fever, etc., appear during treatment with this medication, report to a physician immediately and, if necessary, check for muscle damage through blood tests. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication, and treatment should be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Caution is advised while driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so this medication is not recommended for use in children. In case of overdose, as there are no specific antidotes, treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle-related tests should be conducted. This medication should be kept out of the 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, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever accompanied by respiratory abnormality, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary changes

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• elevation of liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• headache
• diarrhea
• constipation
• hyperkalemia

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White or off-white film-coated tablets

Package unit

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