Aezetimibe/Atorvastatin Calcium 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, it is given in the dosage range of 10/10mg to 10/80mg daily, with the recommended initial dose being 10/10mg or 10/20mg daily. For patients requiring significant reduction in LDL cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40mg daily is suggested. After initiation of treatment or dosage adjustment, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This medication may rarely cause rhabdomyolysis, which can result in severe muscle damage. Therefore, if symptoms of severe muscle pain or weakness occur, notify a doctor immediately. Special care should be taken by patients with impaired renal function, hypothyroidism, the elderly, and those taking certain medications when using this drug. Patients with poor liver function or a history of liver disease should not take this medication and must undergo regular liver function tests. Women who are pregnant or could become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this drug, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception. The safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so it is not recommended for them. This drug may interact with other medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications being taken. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so immediate hospital treatment is necessary. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, breathing difficulty accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine difficulties.

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 prevent air and moisture intrusion and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

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