EtyJet 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This medication should be taken once daily, regardless of meals. The recommended starting doses are 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily. For patients requiring more substantial LDL cholesterol reduction (55% or more), a starting dose of 10/40 mg once daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 2 weeks, and the dose should be adjusted accordingly.

This medication can rarely cause a serious side effect known as rhabdomyolysis, which can damage muscle cells and lead to renal dysfunction. If severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, it must be reported to a physician immediately. Additionally, the use of this medication may need to be paused or discontinued in cases of severe infection, hypotension, after major surgery, severe trauma, or metabolic disorders. This medication should not be used in individuals allergic to the active ingredient or components, those with liver disease or persistently elevated liver enzymes, those with muscle disorders, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, individuals taking certain antiviral medications, or those with lactose intolerance. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse, liver disease, severe liver dysfunction, poor renal function, hypothyroidism, a family history of muscle disorders, and elderly patients over 70 years of age should use this medication cautiously. Because this medication can affect liver function, liver function tests should be performed before treatment, and liver conditions should be monitored regularly during treatment. If symptoms of liver damage (e.g., nausea, vomiting, fatigue, jaundice) occur, the physician must be notified immediately and medication should be discontinued. This medication may raise blood glucose levels; therefore, patients at risk for diabetes should monitor their blood glucose levels carefully during treatment. As this medication may interact with other drugs, patients taking certain antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, immunosuppressants, antihypertensives, antidiabetic agents, or oral contraceptives must inform their physician or pharmacist. Women of childbearing age should employ appropriate contraception while taking this medication and discontinue it immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Nursing mothers should also avoid using this medication. Dizziness and other symptoms may occur; therefore, caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established, so this medication is not recommended for pediatric use. In the case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, appropriate treatment and supportive care are needed according to symptoms, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be tested regularly. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (skin or eyes turning yellow), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusional state, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• elevated liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• diarrhea
• pharyngitis
• sinusitis
• upper respiratory tract infection

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It's important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature).

Appearance

White or light yellow, biconvex, capsule-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

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