Aizet Tablets 10/20 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dose is adjusted within the range of 10/10mg to 10/80mg per day, and a starting dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg per day is recommended. For patients who require a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol, a starting dose of 10/40mg per day is recommended. After administration or dose adjustments, blood levels should be checked after an interval of more than 2 weeks.

This medication has a rare side effect of rhabdomyolysis, which can cause severe muscle damage; therefore, it is crucial to inform a physician immediately if there is sudden muscle pain or weakness. This medication may affect liver function, so liver function tests should be conducted before administration and regularly during treatment. This medication should not be used in patients with liver disease or abnormal liver enzyme levels. The risk of muscle damage may increase when taken with certain medications, so any other medications being taken should be disclosed to healthcare providers. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children, and it is not recommended for use in pediatric patients. Care should be taken when administering this drug to the elderly due to the increased risk of myopathy, although special dosage adjustments are not necessary. It is advisable to avoid excessive alcohol consumption or behaviors that burden the liver during treatment with this medication. Care should be taken when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. 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 sweats, paleness, severe rash accompanied by fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

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 sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medication at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, away from extreme heat or cold.

Appearance

White, oval, film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box (10 tablets/PTP packaging (Alu-Alu)x3) 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle