Hantojet Tablet 10/40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily without regard to meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dose range is 10/10mg to 10/80mg once daily, with an initial dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg recommended. If a greater (>55%) reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, an initial dose of 10/40mg once daily is recommended. After initiation or dose adjustment, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This medication can cause muscle problems; severe muscle pain or weakness should be reported to a doctor immediately. Patients with severe infections, low blood pressure, major surgery or trauma, or metabolic disorders may need to temporarily discontinue or stop using this medication. Patients allergic to this medication, those with liver disease, muscle disease, pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication. Patients with alcohol addiction, impaired liver function, or decreased kidney function, as well as those with hypothyroidism, should use caution when taking this medication. Additionally, if taking other specific medications with this drug, one should consult with a doctor as muscle problems may worsen. Regular liver function tests should be conducted during treatment with this medication, and it should be discontinued immediately if any abnormalities are observed. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and appropriate contraception is advised during treatment. This medication has not been established as safe for children and is not recommended. Elderly patients are at higher risk for muscular issues and should use caution when taking this medication. There is no specific antidote in case of overdose; treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle enzymes should be monitored. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery due to potential dizziness. Symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, abdominal pain, and nausea may occur during treatment, and if symptoms persist, medical consultation is advised.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme drowsiness, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, loss of consciousness

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• elevated liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain
• hyperkalemia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and safety for a longer period.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

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