Newtotjet Tablets 10/40 mg

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 per day. The recommended starting dosage is 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily. In cases requiring greater LDL cholesterol reduction, a starting dose of 10/40 mg once daily is recommended. After initiating treatment or adjusting dosage, it is essential to check blood lipid levels at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This medication is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. While taking this medication, muscle problems may occur, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness arise, the patient must notify their doctor immediately. Particularly, patients with acute infections, hypotension, significant surgery or trauma, or severe metabolic disorders should temporarily stop or discontinue use of this medication. This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, individuals with allergies to any component of this medication, those with severely impaired liver function, individuals with muscle diseases, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, breastfeeding women, and those currently taking specific antiviral medications should not take this medication. Additionally, individuals with lactose intolerance should also avoid this medication. This medication must be used cautiously in patients with compromised liver function, alcoholics, those at high risk for myopathy, elderly patients over 70 years, and those taking certain concomitant medications. In such cases, regular monitoring under medical guidance may be required. Patients taking this medication may experience symptoms such as liver dysfunction, muscle pain, muscle weakness, dizziness, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, etc. Particularly, if liver enzyme levels increase or muscle-related levels (CPK) rise significantly, the medication should be discontinued. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if the patient is taking any other medications, they must inform their doctor or pharmacist. Caution is especially needed when used with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, immunosuppressants, and other lipid-lowering agents. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and fertile women should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking this medication. The safety in children has not been established, and it is not recommended. Elderly patients do not require special dosage adjustments, but caution is needed due to the increased risk of myopathy. Patients with liver or kidney problems must consult their doctor before taking this medication, and it should not be given to patients with severely impaired liver function. In the event of overdose, treatment and supportive therapy should be provided based on symptoms, and regular testing for liver function and muscle-related levels is necessary. This medication must be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, trouble breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), severe fatigue throughout the body, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• dizziness
• nausea
• diarrhea
• headache
• fatigue
• joint pain
• musculoskeletal pain
• muscle cramps

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White, double-convex, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets / box [10 tablets / PTP x 3]