Gentor Tablet 10/10 mg (Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily without regard to meals. The dosage range for primary hypercholesterolemia is 10/10mg to 10/80mg daily. The recommended starting dose is 10/10mg or 10/20mg daily. In cases requiring greater reduction of LDL cholesterol, the recommended starting dose is 10/40mg daily. After initiation or adjustment of dosage, lipid levels in the blood should be confirmed after an interval of at least 2 weeks.

This medication may cause adverse muscle symptoms, so if sudden muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a physician immediately. Particularly, patients with pre-existing renal impairment or liver disease must inform their healthcare provider before taking this medication. This medication can affect liver function, so regular liver function tests should be conducted before and during treatment. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and effective contraceptive methods should be used during treatment. It is also advisable for breastfeeding women to avoid this medication. This medication can interact with certain drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform healthcare providers, particularly when taken with drugs that affect liver metabolism. Elderly patients may have a higher risk of muscle adverse reactions, so extra caution is advised. If dizziness, fatigue, digestive disturbances, rashes, or other unusual symptoms occur during treatment, consult a healthcare provider immediately. This medication is not recommended for children due to lack of confirmed safety and efficacy. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, it is important to seek appropriate treatment based on symptoms.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, mucous membrane pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems

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, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can help maintain the medication's effectiveness over a long period.

Appearance

White or off-white oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/Alu-Alu×3)]