Ajet Tablet 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This drug is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily, with an initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg recommended. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol (55% or more), an initial dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, checks of blood lipid levels should be performed after an interval of more than 2 weeks.

This drug may affect muscles, so if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, consult a doctor immediately. Especially in patients at high risk of serious myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, it may be necessary to stop or temporarily halt this medication. Patients with allergies to any of the ingredients or problems with liver function, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not take this drug. Patients with a history of liver disease or high alcohol consumption, elderly patients, and those with impaired kidney function should use this drug with caution and require regular testing. The risk of side effects may increase if taken with certain specific medications, so notify a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. This drug can affect liver function, so regular liver function tests should be performed before and during use, and if symptoms of liver damage appear, it should be stopped immediately. Dizziness or fatigue may occur during use, so caution is needed while driving or operating machinery. Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant should avoid this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children, so it is not recommended for them. If this drug is overdosed, seek medical attention immediately and receive appropriate treatment based on symptoms. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mouth/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• elevated liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• constipation
• diarrhea
• hyperkalemia
• bronchitis

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. Doing so ensures that the drug's efficacy is maintained for a long time and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, PTP - 30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP packaging (Alu-Alu)x3]