Arget Tablet 10/40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is taken once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, an initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg daily is recommended. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol (more than 55%), an initial dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. After starting therapy or adjusting the dose, lipid levels in the blood should be checked at intervals of more than 2 weeks before further dose adjustment.

This medication may cause a rare side effect called rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to serious muscle issues. Therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, it is essential to consult a doctor immediately. This medication should not be administered to patients with certain conditions or those taking certain medications. For example, patients with severely impaired liver function, muscle disorders, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those taking specific antiviral medications should not use this medication. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, elderly patients, and those with hypothyroidism should use this medication with increased caution due to an elevated risk of muscle problems, and regular check-ups are recommended. While taking this medication, liver function tests should be performed regularly, and if symptoms of hepatitis or jaundice occur, the medication should be discontinued and the physician notified. This medication may slightly raise blood sugar levels, so patients at risk for diabetes should monitor their blood sugar periodically. Additionally, this medication can interact with other drugs, so individuals taking other medications must consult their doctor or pharmacist, especially when used with certain antibiotics, antivirals, immunosuppressants, or fibrate medications. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while on this medication. Symptoms such as dizziness or muscle pain may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be sought immediately at a hospital, and liver function and muscle status should be monitored. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not recommended.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or catching breath, asthma attack, respiratory complications with cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• headache
• dizziness
• fatigue
• lethargy
• itching
• rash
• hair loss

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It should be kept at room temperature, specifically between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP packaging (Alu-Alu)x3], 30 tablets/bottle