Altomib Tablets 10/20 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, an initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once a day is recommended. For patients requiring greater LDL cholesterol reduction, an initial dose of 10/40 mg once a day is recommended. After initiation of treatment or dosage adjustment, lipid levels should be checked at least every two weeks, and the dosage should be adjusted accordingly. Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

This medication can cause a rare side effect called rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to serious muscle issues. Immediate medical attention is required if symptoms of severe muscle pain or weakness occur. Patients who are allergic to the active ingredient or components, those with severe liver dysfunction, those with muscle diseases, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, individuals taking specific hepatitis medications, and those with lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Patients with a history of alcohol dependence or liver disease, those with reduced kidney function, those with hypothyroidism, individuals with a family history of muscle diseases or previous experiences of muscle toxicity from similar medications, and those aged 70 years or older should use this medication with caution. Regular monitoring of liver function and muscle status is necessary during treatment, and any symptoms such as liver dysfunction, muscle pain, muscle weakness, severe fatigue, or fever should prompt immediate consultation with healthcare professionals. Furthermore, this medication may interact with several other drugs, so patients must inform healthcare professionals of any medicines currently being taken, particularly when used with certain antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and fibrate medications. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception during treatment. Care is needed while driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur. Finally, this medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established. The elderly should also exercise caution due to the increased risk of muscle problems.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor (severe allergic reaction), high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/ocular mucosa (severe skin adverse reaction), shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever-related respiratory abnormalities (respiratory issues), yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy (liver abnormalities), sudden and severe

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• hyperkalemia
• headache
• cough
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture ingress, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

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