Tobajet Tablet 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the prescribed dosage ranges from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day. A starting dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg daily is recommended. For patients requiring more significant LDL cholesterol reduction (greater than 55%), a starting dose of 10/40 mg daily is suggested. After initiating treatment or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This medication can cause serious muscle problems, so patients should consult a doctor immediately if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur. There may be kidney function impairment due to muscle damage; thus, those with a history of kidney disease should be extra cautious. Individuals allergic to any of the ingredients in this medication, those with liver dysfunction, muscle disease, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Patients with specific liver diseases or those with abnormally high liver enzyme levels must consult a doctor before using this medication and should undergo regular liver function testing. Elderly patients, heavy alcohol consumers, and patients with hypothyroidism, at higher risk for muscle issues, should use this medication cautiously and require regular assessments. Taking this medication with other medicines may increase the risk of muscle damage, so patients should inform their doctor of any current medications. This medication may cause side effects such as liver dysfunction, indigestion, headache, dizziness, so patients should notify healthcare providers if symptoms occur. Pregnant women or those who could become pregnant should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication, and must stop taking it immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Breastfeeding women are also advised not to take this medication for safety reasons. Safety for children has not been established, so children should avoid taking this medication. In case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately, and undergo relevant liver and muscle examinations. Store this medication out of the reach of children, and do not transfer it to another container. Be cautious when driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• elevated liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• joint pain
• musculoskeletal pain
• muscle weakness
• fatigue

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is best kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White or light yellow, double-sided convex, capsule-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box (10 tablets/Alu-Alu×3)