Ritojet Tablet 10/5 mg (Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate)

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/5 mg to 10/80 mg daily. The recommended initial doses are 10/5 mg, 10/10 mg, or 10/20 mg once daily. Patients who require a more significant reduction in LDL cholesterol (over 55%) are recommended an initial dose of 10/40 mg once daily. After administration, check blood lipid levels with an interval of more than 2 weeks.

This medication can cause a rare side effect called rhabdomyolysis, which can affect the muscles. Patients should immediately inform their doctor if they experience severe muscle pain or weakness symptoms. This medication should not be used in patients with impaired liver function or active liver disease, and liver function tests must be conducted before administration and regularly during treatment. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication. The risk of muscle damage may increase when this medication is used in combination with certain drugs, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist if they are taking other medications, especially those that affect liver metabolism or fibrate-class drugs. Elderly patients or those with renal impairment, hypothyroidism, or other conditions with a high risk of myopathy should be monitored more closely when using this medication. During treatment, symptoms such as dizziness, muscle pain, fatigue, dyspepsia, liver function abnormalities may occur. If these symptoms persist or worsen, medical consultation is advised. This medication should be used alongside dietary therapy and lifestyle modifications, as it cannot completely treat hyperlipidemia on its own, requiring consistent management. Caution is advised due to the potential for dizziness or other symptoms when driving or operating machinery. Regular blood tests and clinical monitoring are crucial to detect any adverse reactions or side effects during treatment.

Serious side effects

Hives, skin peeling, severe rash, blisters, skin or mucosal pain, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

• Dry mouth
• abdominal discomfort
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia
• nausea
• dizziness
• sensory disturbances
• fainting
• tension headache
• muscle pain

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from light and air, and keep it at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can maintain the medication's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle - 30 tablets/bottle