Amiget 10/20 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. The dosage should be adjusted based on the patient's baseline LDL-cholesterol levels, treatment goals, and patient response. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the daily dosage ranges from 10/10mg to 10/80mg, with an initial recommended dosage of 10/10mg or 10/20mg daily. If a more significant reduction in LDL-cholesterol is needed, an initial dosage of 10/40mg is recommended.

This medication may cause abnormal reactions in the muscles, and caution is needed, particularly in patients at risk for acute myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, or fatigue occur during this medication, consult a doctor immediately. Additionally, as this medication may impact liver function, liver function tests should be performed before administration, and regular liver function tests should be conducted during treatment. Patients with liver diseases or abnormally elevated liver enzyme levels should not take this medication. Co-administration with certain drugs may increase the risk of side effects due to interactions, so any current medications should indeed be communicated to the doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication. Caution is also advised for patients who excessively consume alcohol or have a history of liver disease, and older adults are at a higher risk for myopathy. Efficacy and safety have not been established in children, so it is not recommended. In cases of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, appropriate treatment and supportive care should be given according to symptoms while monitoring liver function and muscle condition. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is not advisable to transfer it into another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and...

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• elevated liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• vomiting
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle