Atovamib A Tablet 10/40/10 mg (Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin, Amlodipine)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this drug is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., morning). This medication should be swallowed whole without chewing, splitting, or crushing. Amlodipine should be administered orally as 5 mg once daily, and the dosage can be increased to a maximum of 10 mg daily, depending on the patient's response. This drug is taken once daily regardless of meals.

This medication is a combination of three ingredients: Atorvastatin, Ezetimibe, and Amlodipine. First, Atorvastatin is a drug that helps lower cholesterol levels in the blood to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it can rarely cause severe muscle damage, which may lead to renal impairment, so if muscle pain or weakness occurs, it is essential to inform a doctor immediately. Ezetimibe works by reducing cholesterol absorption to improve blood lipid levels, but it is important to be cautious of potential liver function abnormalities or muscle-related side effects. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates blood vessels to lower blood pressure; it helps with blood pressure control but should be used with caution in patients with hypotension or heart failure. This medication should not be taken by individuals with liver or muscle disorders or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If symptoms such as liver dysfunction, muscle pain, or hypotension occur, one should consult a doctor. Additionally, there are many drug interactions, so patients should inform their physician of any other medications they are taking, especially regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests should be conducted. During treatment with this drug, side effects such as muscle pain, fatigue, fever, dyspepsia, headache, and so on may occur. If symptoms are severe or persistent, inform the healthcare provider. Lastly, this medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it, and caution is advised for elderly patients or those with renal insufficiency.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of mouth/eye mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, cough with fever and breathing abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe fatigue, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• constipation
• dyspepsia
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• chest pain
• swelling
• dry eyes
• ingrown toenails
• ventricular tachycardia

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will ensure the effectiveness and safety of the medication over time.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

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