Atostajet Tablet 10/40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the recommended dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily. The initial dose recommended is 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily. For patients requiring a larger reduction in LDL cholesterol, it is recommended to start at a dose of 10/40 mg once daily. After administration, lipid levels should be checked after an interval of more than 2 weeks.

This medication may cause serious muscle problems; therefore, if sudden muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately. If there is a risk of impaired kidney function due to severe infections, surgery, trauma, or electrolyte imbalances, this medication should be temporarily discontinued or stopped. Patients with allergies to any of the ingredients in this medication, hepatic impairment, muscular diseases, pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication. Moreover, patients with certain liver diseases or those taking specific other medications should also avoid using this medication, so be sure to consult a doctor. Caution should be exercised by individuals with alcohol dependence, reduced liver function, impaired kidney function, hypothyroidism, and elderly patients, and regular check-ups are necessary. This medication contains certain dyes that may cause allergic reactions, so patients with a history of dye allergies should be careful. During treatment, side effects such as muscle pain, abdominal pain, and abnormal liver function may occur, so if symptoms arise, promptly notify healthcare professionals. Liver function tests should be conducted before starting and regularly during treatment, and if liver damage symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued. This drug has many drug interactions, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform a doctor or pharmacist, especially if combined with certain antibiotics, antiviral agents, antifungals, immunosuppressants, etc. Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and fertile women should use appropriate contraceptive methods during treatment. Nursing mothers are also recommended not to take this medication. It is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established, and caution is needed for the elderly due to the risk of muscle abnormalities. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptom-based with liver function and muscle enzyme assessments. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers. Dizziness may occur during treatment, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/eye mucosa, difficulty or shortness of breath, asthmatic attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• joint pain
• musculoskeletal pain
• muscle cramps
• muscle fatigue
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• diarrhea
• constipation
• dyspepsia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture and kept at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be safely maintained.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

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