Byterin Q Tablets 10/20mg

Adult dose

Take this medication once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/40mg daily, with a commonly recommended initial dose of 10/20mg per day. Patients requiring less LDL-cholesterol reduction may start with 10/10mg per day. Check serum lipid levels after a minimum of 4 weeks following administration or dosage adjustment before altering the dosage.

This medication can cause muscle-related side effects such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. The risk may be higher, especially when taken at high doses or in combination with certain medications. Before taking this medication, individuals with allergic reactions or liver disease, as well as pregnant or breastfeeding women, should not use it. Additionally, it should not be co-administered with certain potent drugs. Caution should be exercised when administering this drug to patients with severe myasthenia or myalgia, and immediate consultation with a physician is required if these symptoms occur. It is advisable to undergo regular liver function tests while taking this medication, and use should be discontinued if there are abnormalities in liver function. This drug can interact with various other medications; therefore, inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines. Special caution is required when taken with certain antifungals, antibiotics, antivirals, and anticoagulants. Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed while taking it, immediate discontinuation and a consultation with a physician are necessary. Breastfeeding women should also discontinue breastfeeding while on this medication for safety. Safety in children and adolescents has not been sufficiently established, so it is not recommended for children under 10 years old. Elderly patients require special attention, and monitoring is necessary due to the possibility of adverse reactions. In case of overdose, since there are no specific antidotes, appropriate treatment according to symptoms is essential. If unexplained muscle pain or weakness occurs during treatment, inform healthcare providers immediately, and it is safe to check muscle status and liver function through regular blood tests.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormality with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues.

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps maintain the drug's efficacy and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

White to off-white, biconvex, rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)