Bitorin Table 10/10

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. Primary hypercholesterolemia patients: 10/10mg to 10/40mg daily, with the generally recommended initial dose being 10/20mg daily. It can be started at 10/10mg daily if needed. Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia patients: 10/40mg daily administered once in the evening. Chronic kidney disease patients (estimated glomerular filtration rate

This medication is primarily used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Caution is required as muscle issues may arise when taking this medication. If muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a physician immediately. Patients with impaired liver function or active liver disease should not use this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication as it may be harmful to the fetus or infant. Due to potential drug interactions, especially with certain antifungals, antibiotics, immunosuppressants, and some heart medications, it is essential to consult a physician when taking this medication with other drugs. This medication contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance should avoid taking it. Elderly patients and children under 10 years of age are not recommended to use it, and adolescents over 10 years should take it under the guidance of a physician. It is advisable to undergo regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests during the course of this medication. There is no specific antidote for overdose; if suspected, seek medical treatment immediately. If unexplained muscle pain, muscle weakness, or changes in urine color occur while taking this medication, inform healthcare personnel immediately. This medication may slightly raise blood sugar levels, so patients at risk of diabetes should manage their blood sugar carefully. Exercise caution when taking this medication with certain foods like grapefruit juice, as it may increase drug concentration and the risk of side effects.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosa pain, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• influenza
• upper respiratory infection
• muscle pain
• limb pain
• fatigue
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• constipation

This medication is sensitive to air and humidity, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

A capsule-shaped tablet with a white to off-white color, marked with '311' on one side and convex on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)