Genewon Azeb Tablets 10/10 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This drug is to be taken once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/80mg per day; the initial dose is either 10/10mg or 10/20mg once daily. If more significant reduction in LDL cholesterol is required, an initial dose of 10/40mg once daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This drug carries a risk of muscle abnormalities; if sudden muscle pain or weakness occurs, notify a physician immediately. Serious muscle damage could lead to impaired kidney function, so medication may need to be temporarily discontinued after severe infections or major surgeries. This drug can affect liver function, so liver function tests should be conducted before administration and regularly monitored during treatment. Patients with liver disease or elevated liver enzyme levels should not take this drug. Furthermore, pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, or breastfeeding women should not use this drug and should practice appropriate contraception while using it. The risk of muscle damage may increase when this drug is taken alongside certain medications, so inform a physician or pharmacist if other medications are being used. Caution is needed if alcohol consumption is high or if there's a history of liver disease. Elderly patients are also at higher risk for muscle abnormalities and require careful monitoring during use. This drug contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. If symptoms such as dizziness, muscle pain, or abdominal pain occur, consult medical personnel immediately. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so it is advisable not to administer it to them. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment and supportive therapy based on symptoms may be needed. Store this drug out of the 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, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, skin or eyes turning yellow (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain
• joint swelling
• back pain
• neck pain
• muscle fatigue

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Avoid extremely hot or cold places and store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White to pale white, bilaterally convex rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3]