Stajet Tablet 1/10 mg (Pitavastatin Calcium Hydrate, Ezetimibe)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for adults is 1/10 mg once daily regardless of meals.

This medication should not be used by patients with allergies to specific components or those who have experienced hypersensitivity reactions. It should also be avoided by patients with active liver disease or persistent unexplained elevations in liver enzyme levels. It is not suitable for patients with severe liver impairment, bile duct obstruction, or cholestasis. Patients taking cyclosporine or suffering from myopathy should not use this medication. It is not administered to pregnant women, those who may become pregnant, breastfeeding women, or children, as safety has not been established for these groups. Patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take this medication. Patients with compromised liver function or excessive alcohol consumption should use this medication cautiously, and should have regular liver and kidney function tests. Caution is also required in patients with kidney problems or those combining it with certain lipid-lowering drugs, as the risk of muscle damage may increase. Careful observation is necessary for the elderly, patients with hypothyroidism, and those with a history of muscle disease during administration. This medication may cause various side effects such as muscle pain, liver dysfunction, gastrointestinal symptoms, and skin rashes, so any abnormal symptoms should be reported to medical personnel immediately. If muscle-related symptoms, especially muscle pain or weakness, occur, administration should be stopped immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Liver function tests should be conducted regularly before and during administration to detect liver damage early. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, if there are other medications being taken, it is essential to inform the healthcare provider. Particularly, caution is needed when used in combination with cyclosporine, fibric acid derivatives, niacin, or certain antibiotics due to increased risk of side effects. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and those planning to become pregnant should consult before administration. This medication is not used in children as its safety and efficacy have not been confirmed. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so receiving treatment and supportive therapy according to symptoms is crucial. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original packaging to protect its quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, rash, anaphylaxis, severe allergic reactions, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory issues, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), liver abnormalities, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, severe

Mild side effects

• Itching
• rash
• abdominal pain
• chest pain
• muscle pain
• fatigue
• numbness
• pruritus
• headache
• dizziness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Avoid excessively hot or cold places, and keep it in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

Appearance

Pale green round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle