Atovamib A Tablet 10/10/5 mg (Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin, Amlodipine)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water, regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). The tablet should be swallowed whole without chewing, splitting, or crushing. For amlodipine, it is to be administered orally at a dose of 5 mg once daily, which may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg per day based on patient response. The ezetimibe/atorvastatin combination can be taken regardless of meals.

This medication may cause a rare side effect known as rhabdomyolysis, which can result in serious muscle problems. If severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a physician immediately, and treatment may need to be temporarily discontinued. Patients with an allergy to any components of this medication or those with very poor liver function, muscle disorders, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Caution is required for people with a history of liver disease, high alcohol consumption, elderly patients, and those with impaired kidney function. Since this medication may affect liver function, liver function tests should be conducted before starting, and liver health should be monitored regularly during treatment. Additionally, as this medication may increase blood sugar levels, diabetic patients should be careful in monitoring their blood sugar control. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, so it is essential to inform your physician or pharmacist about any other medications being taken. Care is especially needed when taken with certain antibiotics, antivirals, and immunosuppressants, as the risk of muscle damage may increase. If symptoms such as muscle pain, cramps, weakness, fatigue, fever, etc., occur during the use of this medication, notify your healthcare professional immediately and undergo testing. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use appropriate contraception before taking this medication, and breastfeeding women should not take it. Side effects such as dizziness, headaches, indigestion, and constipation may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. It is essential to monitor health status meticulously through regular blood tests and liver function tests before and during the use of this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, oral/ocular mucosal pain, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory distress with 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

• Headaches
• constipation
• indigestion
• muscle pain
• joint pain
• edema
• fatigue
• malaise
• chest pain
• dry eyes

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is crucial to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Doing so helps preserve the effectiveness and safety of the medication for an extended period.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP X 3)]