Eltoget 10/10 mg Tablets

Adult dosage

This medication is to be administered once daily without regard to meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day. The recommended initial dose is 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily, and if a larger reduction in LDL cholesterol is necessary, an initial dose of 10/40 mg is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, serum lipid levels should be checked with at least a two-week interval.

This medication has been reported to cause a rare side effect known as rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to serious muscle damage. Patients who exhibit severe muscle symptoms or are at heightened risk for renal failure should temporarily pause or discontinue this medication. Patients with allergies to any active ingredients or components of this medication, as well as those with liver disease or muscle disorders, should not take it. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not use this medication. Additionally, patients who are concurrently taking certain other medications should not be administered this medication. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse, poor liver function, renal issues, or hypothyroidism should use this medication with caution. Elderly patients over 70 years old or those with risk factors for muscle disorders also require caution. Regular liver function and muscle-related tests should be conducted while using this medication, and any symptoms of muscle pain or drug side effects should prompt immediate consultation with a physician. Moreover, this medication can interact with various drugs, so patients must inform their physician about all other medications they are taking. Pregnant women should use effective contraception when taking this medication as it may pose risks to the fetus, and nursing mothers should also avoid it. Children have not had established safety and efficacy, so this medication is not recommended for them. Elderly patients require caution due to the risk of muscle disorders, but no special dose adjustment is necessary. Patients with severely reduced liver or kidney function should not use this medication or should use it with extreme caution. In the case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, and symptomatic treatment and supportive therapy should be administered while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. Store this medication out of reach of children, and do not transfer it into another container. Dizziness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden onset of

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP packaging (Alu-Alu) x 3], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle