New Atorjet Tablets 10/40 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication should be taken once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dose range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily, with a recommended starting dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg daily. For patients who require a greater than 55% reduction in LDL-cholesterol, a starting dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. After initiating therapy or adjusting the dosage, lipid levels should be checked with intervals of at least 2 weeks.

This medication has a rare risk of causing serious muscle issues; therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, it should be reported to a physician immediately. It may be necessary to temporarily discontinue the drug in conditions such as severe infections, hypotension, or after major surgery. This medication should not be administered to individuals with certain medical conditions, pregnant women, nursing women, or those with known allergic reactions. Additionally, individuals with liver dysfunction or muscle disorders may be at risk when using this drug. Individuals who consume a lot of alcohol or have a history of liver disease, as well as the elderly or those with decreased kidney function, should be especially cautious when using this medication and may need to consult with a physician if taken with other medications due to an increased risk of muscle problems. While taking this medication, regular checks of liver function and muscle status should be conducted, and if liver function tests are elevated or muscle-related symptoms occur, healthcare professionals should be notified immediately. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not take this medication, and effective contraceptive methods should be used if taking the drug. Nursing women should also refrain from taking this medication for safety. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy in this population have not been established. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and management should be based on symptoms along with liver function and muscle enzyme tests. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers. Additionally, dizziness may occur during driving or operating machinery while taking this drug, so caution is advised.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual abnormalities, paralysis, and urination issues.

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 protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP packaging (Alu-Alu)x3]