Bazetive Tablets 10/20 mg

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. The dosage range for patients with primary hypercholesterolemia is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg daily, with the generally recommended starting dosage being 10/20 mg daily. Patients with less need for LDL-cholesterol reduction may start at 10/10 mg daily. After starting this medication or adjusting the dosage, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 4 weeks to adjust the dosage. Due to the increased risk of muscle disease, including rhabdomyolysis, the 10/80 mg dose of this medication should only be given to patients who have taken 10/80 mg for more than 12 months without evidence of muscle toxicity (refer to warnings in usage precautions).

This medication is used to lower blood cholesterol levels. Caution is needed as muscle problems may occur when taking this medication. If symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness appear, consult a doctor immediately. Individuals with liver dysfunction or liver disease should not take this medication and should undergo regular liver function tests. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication. Women planning to become pregnant must consult a doctor. The risk of side effects may increase when this medication is taken with specific other medications; therefore, inform your doctor if you are taking any other drugs. Elderly patients or children, especially those under 10 years old, should consult a doctor before taking this medication. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment will be provided based on symptoms. During treatment with this medication, intake of specific foods or drinks such as grapefruit juice should be limited, and attention should be paid to drug interactions. Rarely, prolonged use of this medication may lead to pulmonary disease or allergic reactions, so if any unusual symptoms occur, consult medical staff immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue throughout the body, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems

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 moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to keep it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, avoiding extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance

White to off-white, biconvex, rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX3)