Altjet Tablet 10/40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily. The suggested starting dose is 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg daily. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL-cholesterol (more than 55%), a starting dose of 10/40 mg is recommended. Dose adjustments should be made after checking blood lipid levels at intervals of at least 2 weeks. Homozygous.

This medication has been reported to cause a rare side effect of rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to serious muscle damage. Therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, it is essential to inform a doctor immediately. In cases of serious infections, hypotension, major surgery or trauma, or metabolic disorders, the medication should be discontinued or temporarily halted. It should not be taken if there is an allergy to the active ingredient or any components, if liver function is severely impaired, or if there are persistent unexplained elevations in liver enzymes. Patients with muscle diseases, pregnant or nursing women, and those taking certain antiviral medications should also refrain from using this medication. Patients at high risk of myopathy, such as those with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, those with poor kidney function, hypothyroidism, and the elderly should use this medication with caution. This medication may cause side effects such as muscle pain, abdominal pain, and elevated liver enzymes, so if unusual symptoms arise, consultation with a doctor is advised. Liver function tests should be conducted before starting and regularly during treatment, and if signs of liver damage appear, the medication should be discontinued. This medication should not be administered to pregnant or nursing women, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication. Its safety and efficacy have not been established in children, so it is not recommended for use in pediatric patients. Caution is required for the elderly due to the high risk of myopathy, but no separate dosage adjustment is necessary. There may be interactions with other medications during treatment, so any other medications being taken should be reported to a doctor or pharmacist. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so symptomatic treatment and supportive therapy should be provided while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers. Caution is advised while driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, somnolence.

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• elevated liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• diarrhea
• constipation
• headache
• fatigue

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety for a longer period.

Appearance

White or whitish oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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