Genewon Azev Tablets 10/40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, an initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg is recommended. For patients requiring greater reductions in LDL cholesterol (more than 55%), an initial dose of 10/40 mg is recommended. Dose adjustments should be made based on blood lipid levels checked at intervals of more than 2 weeks. Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

This medication is primarily used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Serious muscle problems may arise while taking this medication, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur, the doctor must be notified immediately. In cases where kidney function is at risk of being weakened due to acute infections, hypotension, major surgery or trauma, or severe endocrine disorders, it may be necessary to temporarily stop this medication. Individuals allergic to the active or inactive ingredients of this medication, those with severely impaired liver function, individuals with muscle disorders, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those taking certain antiviral medications, or individuals with lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Caution is especially necessary for individuals with alcohol dependence or a history of liver disease, those with reduced kidney function, hypothyroidism, the elderly, etc., as they may have an increased risk of myopathy and require regular monitoring based on the physician's instructions. This medication may elevate liver enzyme levels, so liver function tests should be performed before use, and periodic checks for liver abnormalities should be conducted during use. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients taking other medications must inform their doctor or pharmacist, particularly when used concurrently with certain antibiotics, antivirals, immunosuppressants, antihypertensives, or antidiabetic agents. Women who may become pregnant while taking this medication should utilize appropriate contraception, and if pregnancy is confirmed, the medication should be stopped immediately. Symptoms such as dizziness may occur, necessitating caution while driving or operating machinery. This medication has not been established as safe and effective in children and is not recommended. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment and supportive therapy according to symptoms are necessary, and monitoring of liver function and muscle enzyme levels should be conducted. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough accompanied by fever and respiratory abnormalities, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizure, consciousness confusion, visual disturbance, paralysis, urine

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold locations.

Appearance

White to light white, biconvex, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

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