Altjet Tablet 10/10 milligrams

Adult dosage

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

This medication has been reported to cause a rare side effect called rhabdomyolysis that can lead to severe muscle damage. Therefore, patients at risk of decreased renal function due to acute infections, severe trauma, or surgery should temporarily discontinue or discontinue the use of this medication. This medication should not be administered to patients with allergies to the active substance or ingredients, severely impaired liver function, muscle diseases, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients on specific antiviral medications, and those with lactose intolerance. Patients with a history of alcoholism or liver disease, poor renal function, hypothyroidism or a family history of muscle diseases, elderly patients, etc., who are at higher risk of muscle damage should use this medication with caution. In particular, when taken in conjunction with other lipid-lowering agents or certain medications, the risk of muscle damage may increase, necessitating caution. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, or fever occur while taking this medication, inform a doctor immediately, as blood tests can check for muscle damage. In severe cases, the medication should be discontinued, and re-initiation should occur at a lower dose and under close observation once symptoms have improved. Liver function abnormalities may also occur with the use of this medication, so liver function tests should be performed before and during treatment, and if symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, or jaundice occur, medical personnel should be notified. This medication should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as it may be harmful to the fetus or infant, and women of childbearing age must ensure appropriate contraception during treatment. Neurological side effects such as dizziness or headaches may occur, requiring caution when driving or operating machinery. Additionally, this medication can interact with multiple drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform medical personnel, as dosage adjustments or discontinuation may be necessary when combined with certain antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, immunosuppressants, etc. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be based on symptoms, and monitoring of liver function and muscle damage should be performed. Lastly, safety and efficacy have not been established in children, and caution should be exercised in elderly patients due to the increased risk of muscle damage.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

White or milky white oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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