Amive Tablet 10/20 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily without regard to meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the recommended dose range is 10/10mg to 10/80mg per day. A starting dose of either 10/10mg or 10/20mg per day is recommended. For patients needing greater reductions in LDL cholesterol, a starting dose of 10/40mg per day is recommended. Monitor lipid levels at least 2 weeks after initiating therapy or adjusting dosage.

This medication is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. There is a risk of muscle problems; if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, inform your physician immediately. Patients with severe infections, hypotension, after major surgeries, or with impaired renal function should either temporarily stop taking this medication or consult with their physician. Patients with an allergy to this medication or with severely impaired liver function, those with muscle diseases, pregnant women, or those who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Additionally, the risk of muscle damage may increase if taken with certain other medications, so be sure to consult your physician regarding any concomitant medications. Since liver function may be affected, liver function tests should be performed before starting therapy and periodically during treatment, and if any abnormal symptoms in the liver occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately. This medication can be used in the elderly, but should be used with caution considering the risk of myopathy. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking it. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, thus appropriate treatment and supportive therapy should be provided based on symptoms, and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be periodically monitored. Dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery during this medication, so caution is advised. Many medications can interact with this one, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your physician or pharmacist.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, shortness of breath, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/conjunctival mucous membranes, difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, lightning-like headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary issues

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• increased liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is important to maintain a temperature below 30 degrees. Proper storage will help preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White to off-white, double convex, oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box - 10 tablets/PTP[X3]