Hutojet 10/20 mg Tablet

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, it is given in a dosage range of 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day, with a recommended initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg per day. For patients needing greater reductions in LDL cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40 mg per day is recommended. The recommended dosage for patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10/40 mg or 10/80 mg per day.

This medication carries a risk of muscle abnormalities, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, inform your doctor immediately. In cases of severe infections, hypotension, major surgery or trauma, or serious metabolic disorders that may cause muscle damage, the use of this medication should be temporarily suspended. Patients with allergies to any of the ingredients or those with severely impaired liver function, muscle disorders, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with certain antiviral drug use or lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or alcohol dependence, reduced kidney function, hypothyroidism, elderly patients, and others at higher risk for myopathy should use this medication with caution and may require periodic monitoring. This medication can raise liver enzyme levels, so liver function tests should be conducted before and during treatment, and if symptoms of liver damage appear, medical attention should be sought immediately. During treatment, side effects such as muscle pain, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, indigestion, headache, peripheral edema, malaise, fever, rhinitis, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, weight gain, loss of appetite, constipation, abdominal distension, dyspepsia, throat and laryngeal pain, nosebleeds, insomnia, nightmares, sensory disturbances, numbness, abnormal taste, memory loss, and peripheral neuropathy may occur, so caution is advised. Particularly if muscle-related symptoms are severe or persistent, muscle damage should be assessed through examinations, and if necessary, medication should be discontinued. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it's essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications being taken, especially with specific antibiotics, antiviral drugs, antifungal drugs, immunosuppressants, antihypertensives, hypoglycemic agents, and oral contraceptives. This medication should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding as it may harm the fetus or infant, and fertile women should practice appropriate contraception. It is not recommended for children due to lack of established safety and efficacy. In case of overdose, as no specific antidote exists, immediate hospitalization for appropriate treatment and testing is necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, sores in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory difficulties accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound malaise, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues.

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• cough
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain
• hyperkalemia
• bronchitis

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius room temperature to prolong the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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