Atorjet Tablets 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication should be administered once daily without regard to meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosing range is from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day. The recommended initial dose is 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily. For patients requiring a more significant reduction in LDL-cholesterol (more than 55%), an initial dose of 10/40 mg once daily is recommended. After initiation of treatment or dosage adjustment, blood lipid levels should be checked after an interval of at least two weeks.

This medication can rarely lead to a serious side effect known as rhabdomyolysis, which may cause damage to muscle tissue and result in acute kidney dysfunction. Therefore, if severe muscle pain or symptoms of myopathy occur, the doctor should be notified immediately, and treatment should be discontinued if necessary. This medication should not be taken by individuals with allergies to the active substance or any ingredients, those with severe liver dysfunction, individuals with muscle disorders, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those taking certain antiviral medications. Individuals with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, impaired kidney function, hypothyroidism, and the elderly, who have risk factors for myopathy, should use this medication with caution. Additionally, using this medication in combination with certain other drugs may increase the risk of muscle damage, so anyone taking other medications should consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Since this medication can affect liver function, regular liver function tests should be performed before and during use, and if symptoms of liver dysfunction (fatigue, jaundice, nausea) occur, medical personnel should be notified immediately. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and appropriate contraception should be practiced during treatment. Breastfeeding women are also advised to avoid this medication. Its safety and efficacy have not been established in children, so it is recommended not to use it in this population. The elderly are at higher risk for myopathy and should be careful during use, but separate dosage adjustments are generally not necessary. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and appropriate treatment and supportive therapy should be based on symptoms, while monitoring liver function and muscle-related tests. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis

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 air and moisture ingress. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to ensure the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP packaging (Alu-Alu) x 3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle