Etojet Tablets 10/20mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily without regard to meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, a starting dose of either 10/10mg or 10/20mg per day is recommended. For patients requiring greater reduction (more than 55%) in LDL cholesterol, a starting dose of 10/40mg per day is recommended. After initiating therapy or adjusting dose, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This medication may affect the muscles and can rarely cause serious muscle damage and kidney impairment; therefore, if sudden muscle pain or weakness occurs, one should consult a doctor immediately. It can also affect liver function, so liver function tests should be performed before starting the medication, and liver function should be regularly monitored during treatment. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain liver diseases or with abnormally high liver enzyme levels. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. As it may interact with other medications, patients taking other drugs should inform their doctor or pharmacist, especially when co-administered with certain antibiotics, antiviral drugs, antifungal agents, and immunosuppressants. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function are at higher risk of muscle damage and should take special care while taking this medication; dose adjustments may be required. This medication contains lactose and should not be taken by patients with lactose intolerance. Symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and immediate medical attention is required. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. It is important to always take this medication as directed by a doctor, and to consult medical personnel immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning bolt headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

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. This storage method helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

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