AtorJ Tablet 10/20 milligrams

Adult dosage

This drug is administered once daily irrespective of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/80mg daily. For the initial dose, 10/10mg or 10/20mg daily is recommended. For patients requiring a more significant reduction in LDL-cholesterol (more than 55%), the initial recommendation is 10/40mg daily. After starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, blood lipid levels should be checked after an interval of more than 2 weeks.

This drug may cause serious muscle problems; therefore, if sudden muscle pain or weakness occurs, it is essential to inform your doctor immediately. Especially in cases of severe infection, hypotension, major surgery or trauma, or severe metabolic disorder, it may be necessary to temporarily discontinue this drug. This drug should not be used in individuals with allergies to any of its components, active liver disease, or persistent unexplained elevations of liver enzymes. Individuals with muscle disorders, pregnant women, or nursing mothers should not take this drug. Additionally, this drug should not be used concurrently with certain antiviral agents or fibrate class medications. Alcoholics or individuals with weakened liver function should use this drug cautiously, and elderly persons aged 70 and above should also exercise caution. Liver function and muscle condition should be regularly monitored during treatment with this drug, and if there is any liver dysfunction or worsening muscle pain, treatment should be immediately discontinued. The risk of side effects may increase when this drug is taken with certain other medications, so it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist if taking other drugs. Women of childbearing age should employ adequate contraception during treatment with this drug, and treatment should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This drug is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic and liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be closely monitored.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, skin or eye yellowing (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• hyperkalemia
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• diarrhea

This drug must 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. This ensures the drug's effectiveness and safety are preserved for an extended period.

Appearance

A film-coated tablet that is caplet-shaped and convex on both sides, consisting of white or pale yellow.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu×3]