Atoket Tablets 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. The dosage range for primary hypercholesterolemia is 10/10mg to 10/80mg daily. For initial dosing, 10/10mg or 10/20mg once daily is recommended. For patients requiring greater LDL cholesterol reduction (more than 55%), an initial dose of 10/40mg once daily is recommended. After starting administration or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than two weeks.

This medication may cause serious muscle issues, so if you experience sudden muscle pain or weakness accompanied by fever, you must notify your doctor immediately. Patients with severe infections, hypotension, major surgeries or trauma, severe metabolic disorders or seizures should temporarily suspend or discontinue the use of this medication. This medication is not administered to patients with liver dysfunction or muscle diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those on specific other medications. Caution is advised for individuals with a history of alcohol addiction or liver disease, those with reduced kidney function, or hypothyroidism. Regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests must be conducted; if there are symptoms related to liver function abnormalities or muscles, consult healthcare professionals immediately. Furthermore, it may interact with several medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other drugs. Women of childbearing age should employ appropriate contraception methods to avoid pregnancy while on this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Be cautious when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children, so it is not recommended. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so it is essential to visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate care. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and avoid transferring it to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, urination difficulties.

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• joint pain
• musculoskeletal pain
• muscle weakness
• hyperkalemia
• sinusitis

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is advisable to store it at room temperature, between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, and not in excessively hot or cold conditions.

Appearance

White or off-white oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box (10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3)