Jetistone Tablets 10/20 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 once daily is recommended. For patients requiring a higher reduction in LDL cholesterol levels (more than 55%), an initial dose of 10/40 mg once daily is recommended. Dosage adjustments should be made after checking lipid levels at intervals of at least two weeks. For homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia,

This medication is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Before taking this medication, patients should inform their doctors immediately if they experience symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps. Although rare, these symptoms can progress to severe muscle damage known as rhabdomyolysis, which may affect kidney function. Patients with liver function issues or abnormally high liver enzyme levels should not use this medication and must undergo regular liver function tests during treatment. This medication may increase the risk of side effects when taken with certain drugs, so patients should inform their doctors or pharmacists if they are taking other medications, especially those affecting liver metabolism or muscle function. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with impaired kidney function should use this medication with caution and may require dosage adjustments or regular monitoring. In the event of an overdose, there is no specific antidote; patients should seek immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment and supportive care, and kidney function and muscle enzyme levels should be monitored. It is advisable to avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication and to strictly adhere to prescribed dosages and regimens. Furthermore, caution is advised when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur. Finally, this medication is not recommended for children, as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, abnormal breathing accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. This ensures prolonged effectiveness and safety for use.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-AluX3]