Ezevastatin Tablets 10/10 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg once daily. An initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily is recommended. For patients requiring a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol (greater than 55%), an initial dose of 10/40 mg once daily is recommended. After initiation of therapy or adjustment of the dose, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 2 weeks, and dosage should be adjusted accordingly.

This medication is primarily used to lower cholesterol, and muscle-related side effects may occur, so if severe muscle pain or weakness arises, it should be reported to a doctor immediately. Rhabdomyolysis, a serious muscle damage condition, has rarely been reported, and it may lead to renal function issues, so caution is required for patients with risk factors. Patients allergic to this medication or with severe liver dysfunction, those with muscle diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those on certain antiviral medications should not use it. Patients with liver dysfunction or heavy alcohol consumption, elderly patients, and those with compromised renal function should use this medication cautiously and require regular monitoring. Additionally, when taken with other medications, the risk of side effects due to interactions may increase, so any current medications should be discussed with healthcare providers. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid using this medication and ensure proper contraception during treatment. Symptoms such as dizziness or muscle pain may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so treatment should be symptomatic, monitoring liver function and muscle status. Safety in children has not been established and is therefore not recommended. Store the medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• cough
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain
• hyperkalemia
• bronchitis

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

A white to light white, double convex film-coated tablet in rectangular shape

Package unit

30 tablets/Blister pack (10 tablets/PTP x 3)