Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

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

This medication can cause rare side effects that may harm muscles, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, you should inform your doctor immediately. Special caution is needed before use in patients with severe infections, low blood pressure, recent major surgery or trauma, hypothyroidism, and kidney dysfunction. Patients who are allergic to the ingredients of this medication or have liver disease should not use it. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and those who are breastfeeding should also avoid this medication. Patients with alcoholism, poor liver function, or the elderly should use this medication with great caution. Additionally, when taken with certain other medications, the risk of muscle damage may increase, so a doctor should be consulted. If any liver dysfunction is found, this medication should be discontinued or the dosage adjusted, and if symptoms of hepatitis (nausea, vomiting, fatigue, etc.) occur, medical attention should be sought immediately. It is advisable to undergo regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests while taking this medication. This medication has not been shown to be safe or effective in children and is not recommended for use in this population. Caution is advised while driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be based on symptoms while monitoring liver function and muscle condition.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, 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 attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), severe systemic fatigue, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• bronchitis
• sinusitis
• flushing

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture and should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White or off-white oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3]