Artojet Tablets 10/20 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication should be administered once daily, regardless of meals. For the initial dose of primary hypercholesterolemia, 10/10mg or 10/20mg once daily is recommended. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol (more than 55%), an initial dose of 10/40mg once daily is recommended. For patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, the recommended dose is 10/40mg or 10/80mg once daily. Dosing initiation

This medication is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. During the usage of this medication, symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle spasms, and muscle weakness may occur, which can rarely progress to serious muscle damage. Precautions are necessary for patients who have risk factors such as acute infections, hypotension, after major surgery, trauma, or severe metabolic disorders, and immediate consultation with a physician is required if these symptoms appear. Patients allergic to any ingredient in this medication, patients with severe liver disease, patients with muscle disorders, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Patients with impaired liver function or those who consume alcohol excessively may be at risk of liver damage when taking this medication, requiring regular liver function tests. This medication can interact with various other drugs, particularly those that inhibit or affect enzymes that metabolize drugs in the liver, which can increase the risk of muscle damage; therefore, patients must inform their physician of any other medications they are currently taking. It is also important to monitor liver function and muscle enzyme levels through regular blood tests while taking this medication. Elderly patients or patients with impaired kidney function are also at risk of muscle damage when taking this medication, and caution is required. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication to protect the health of the fetus and infant, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception while under treatment. Dizziness or fatigue may occur while taking this medication, so caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment and supportive therapy should be administered based on symptoms, with monitoring of liver function and muscle condition needed. Finally, this medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual abnormalities, numbness, urinary changes.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps in maintaining the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White or light yellow, capsule-shaped film-coated tablet with a double convex surface

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3]