AtoStatJet Tablets 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This drug is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, an initial dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg daily is recommended. For patients requiring a more significant reduction in LDL-cholesterol (55% or more), an initial dose of 10/40mg daily is recommended. After initiation of treatment or adjustment of the dose, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 2 weeks and adjusted accordingly.

This drug may rarely cause a condition called rhabdomyolysis, which can damage muscle tissue and lead to severe kidney problems. Therefore, if severe muscle pain or muscle weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately. This drug should not be taken by individuals with hypersensitivity to it, or those with liver disease or muscle disorders. Women who are pregnant or possible pregnant as well as breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Additionally, patients on certain antiviral medications or those with lactose intolerance should also avoid this drug. Caution should also be exercised in alcoholics, patients with poor liver function, older adults, and patients at high risk for myopathy, and if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, medication should be stopped. This drug may affect liver function, so liver function tests should be performed before and during treatment, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. Blood sugar levels may rise during treatment with this medication, so diabetic patients should pay attention to blood sugar management. Furthermore, this drug can interact with other medications, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. Dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be provided based on symptoms. This drug is not recommended for children. Lastly, this drug should be stored out of the reach of children, and it is advisable not to change the storage container arbitrarily.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), sudden and extremely severe headache, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), liver abnormalities (jaundice), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), erythema multiforme, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, severe allergic reactions, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, thrombocytopenia, anaphylaxis, severe muscle weakness, ocular muscle weakness

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• elevated liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• 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 and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the drug for a longer period.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box (10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3), 30 tablets/bottle