Etor Tablet 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication should be taken once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily, with a recommended initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg. For patients requiring significant reductions in LDL cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. Dosage adjustments should occur only after checking blood lipid levels at intervals of two weeks or more.

This medication may affect muscles, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a physician immediately. Caution is also advised in cases of severe infection, hypotension, or risk of impaired renal function due to major surgery or trauma, and discontinuation of this medication may be necessary. This medication should not be used in patients with impaired liver function or muscle disorders. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Since this medication contains lactose, it should not be taken by patients with lactose intolerance. Patients with a history of alcohol dependence or liver disease, as well as elderly patients or those with decreased renal function, should use this medication cautiously. Additionally, this medication may interact with certain antibiotics, antiviral agents, and fibrate class drugs, increasing the risk of muscle damage, so caution is needed. Regular liver function tests should be performed while taking this medication, and if symptoms of hepatitis, abdominal pain, or nausea occur, consult a physician immediately. This medication may cause dizziness or fatigue, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children, and it is not recommended for use. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so treatment should be symptomatic and liver function and muscle enzyme tests are necessary.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container as it may be sensitive to air and moisture. It is recommended to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [(10 tablets/PTP packaging (Alu-Alu)x3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle