New Atorjet Tablets 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily, with an initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg recommended. For patients requiring a more significant (over 55%) reduction in LDL-cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, lipid levels should be monitored at intervals of at least two weeks.

This medication carries a risk of muscle problems, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, inform a doctor immediately. Particularly, in cases of severe acute infections, hypotension, following major surgery, trauma, or severe metabolic disorders, the use of this medication should be temporarily discontinued or stopped. Patients allergic to ingredients in this medication, those with severely impaired liver function, individuals with muscle disorders, and pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Additionally, certain antiviral agents or patients with genetic lactose intolerance should also avoid this medication. Caution is required for patients with a history of alcohol addiction, liver disease, impaired kidney function, hypothyroidism, or susceptibility to myopathy. This medication may cause side effects such as liver dysfunction and abdominal pain, so regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests should be performed. Especially, if liver enzyme levels become significantly elevated or musculoskeletal enzyme (CPK) levels greatly increase, medication use should be discontinued. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform a doctor or pharmacist about any other medications being taken. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication and immediately discontinue use if pregnant. This medication is not recommended for children, and caution is needed for the elderly due to the risk of myopathy. In case of overdose, specific antidotes are not available, and symptomatic treatment and supportive care should be received, along with liver function and muscle enzyme 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, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosa pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urinary changes

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 protect it from air and moisture. It is also advisable to avoid extremely hot or cold environments and to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White, rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

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