Hutojet Tablet 10/40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily without regard to meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, doses range from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily, with an initial recommended dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg daily. For patients requiring a reduction in LDL cholesterol of more than 55%, an initial dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. The recommended dose for patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 1

This medication may cause a rare side effect called rhabdomyolysis, which can affect the muscles. If severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a physician immediately. In cases of severe myopathy, kidney function may be affected, so it may be necessary to temporarily suspend or discontinue this medication in patients with weakened kidney function or those who are unstable following a severe infection or surgery. This medication should not be used in patients with known allergies to certain components, severe liver dysfunction, muscle diseases, or in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Additionally, patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take this medication due to the lactose it contains. Patients with impaired liver function, alcoholics, and elderly patients or those with certain diseases at high risk of muscle disorders should use this medication with special caution. The risk may also increase if taken with other medications that can affect muscles, so it is important to consult a physician. Regular tests for liver function and muscle-related tests should be performed before and during treatment to check for any abnormalities. Women of childbearing potential should use adequate contraception while taking this medication and discontinue treatment immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients should be cautious when driving or operating machinery if dizziness or muscle pain occurs. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be provided according to symptoms with monitoring of liver function and muscle condition. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral or eye mucosa, breathlessness or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and keep it at a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage maintains its effectiveness and allows for safe use.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP packaging × 3]