Itorin Tablet 10/10

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. The dosage range for patients with primary hypercholesterolemia is 10/10mg to 10/40mg daily, with the generally recommended starting dose being 10/20mg per day. For patients requiring less reduction in LDL cholesterol, treatment may start at 10/10mg daily. Following initiation or dosage adjustment, lipid levels should be monitored at intervals of more than 4 weeks.

This medication is primarily used to lower blood cholesterol levels. However, care should be taken as muscle-related issues may arise while taking this medication. In particular, muscle pain or weakness may occur, and in severe cases, a condition called rhabdomyolysis may develop, so if these symptoms appear, inform your doctor immediately. This medication can affect liver function, and patients with liver disease or abnormally high liver enzyme levels should not take it. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and women who could become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking it. Additionally, taking this medication with certain other drugs may increase the risk of muscle damage, so be sure to inform healthcare professionals if you are taking other medications. Older adults or patients with impaired kidney function also require more careful management when taking this medication. Regular blood tests to check liver enzymes and muscle damage markers during treatment are recommended. If you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while taking this medication, consult your healthcare provider immediately. This medication is also not suitable for patients with certain genetic lactase deficiency, so those with the condition should avoid taking it. Finally, caution should be taken with the consumption of specific foods such as grapefruit juice while taking this medication, and consulting with a physician or pharmacist is important.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breathing difficulties with cough and fever, jaundice (skin or eyes turning yellow), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also advisable to store it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extreme temperatures.

Appearance

White to light yellow, bi-convex rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)