Radojet 10/10 mg Tablet

Adult dosage

This drug is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, doses range from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg, with an initial recommended dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg daily. For patients requiring larger reductions in LDL-cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, lipid levels in the blood should be monitored at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This drug is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Before taking this medication, caution is advised as symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness may occur. Especially rare side effects such as severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis can happen, which can lead to renal dysfunction. This drug may affect liver function, so it is best avoided by patients with liver disease or abnormal liver enzyme levels. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Alcoholics, the elderly, patients with hypothyroidism, and patients with poor kidney function should exercise caution when taking this drug, and regular examinations as per the physician's instructions are necessary. This drug may interact with other medications, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers about any drugs currently being taken, particularly when taking certain antibiotics, antivirals, immunosuppressants, or fibrates. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, fatigue, or fever occur during treatment, inform a doctor immediately, and blood tests may be necessary to check for muscle damage. If symptoms of liver dysfunction (e.g. abdominal pain, jaundice, nausea, vomiting) appear, consult a doctor immediately. This drug is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and appropriate treatment and supportive care should be administered according to the symptoms.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems.

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White, oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/Alu-Alu [(10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3)]