Ezevastatin Tablet 10/20 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, a daily dose within the range of 10/10mg to 10/80mg is recommended, with an initial dose of either 10/10mg or 10/20mg. For patients requiring a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40mg is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, blood lipids should be checked at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This drug can affect muscles, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Caution is especially needed in cases of severe infection, hypotension, major surgery or trauma, or metabolic disorders, as the risk of muscle damage is increased. Patients with allergies to any components of this drug or those with active liver disease should not use it. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this drug, nor should those with muscle disorders. Patients with alcohol addiction or liver dysfunction, as well as those with reduced kidney function or hypothyroidism, should use this drug cautiously. Elderly patients can also have a higher risk of muscle-related symptoms, so caution is advised. During treatment with this drug, liver function tests and muscle-related tests should be performed regularly, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported to healthcare personnel immediately. This drug has many interactions with other medications, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about other medications being taken. Dose adjustments or monitoring may be necessary when used with drugs that interfere with liver metabolism or those that can cause muscle toxicity. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this drug, and if pregnancy is confirmed, the drug should be stopped immediately. Nursing mothers should avoid this drug. It is not recommended for children or pediatric patients as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be based on symptoms, with close monitoring of liver function and muscle status. This drug should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral or eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination difficulties.

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• increased liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This way, the drug's effectiveness and safety can be preserved.

Appearance

White to pale white, biconvex rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box (10 tablets/PTP x 3)