Simroctie A Tablet

Adult dose

This medication should be administered once daily in the evening, regardless of meals. For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/40mg daily, with the generally recommended initial dosage being 10/20mg daily. Patients who have a lower need for reducing LDL-cholesterol may start with 10/10mg daily. After dose adjustment, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 4 weeks before adjusting the dosage.

This medication carries a risk of muscle-related abnormalities, so if muscle pain or weakness occurs, it should be reported to a doctor immediately. Particularly, the risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis may increase when taking high doses or in combination with certain medications, so caution is required. It should not be taken by individuals with an allergy to any component of this medication, severe liver dysfunction, or ongoing unexplained elevations in liver enzyme levels. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age must confirm pregnancy before use. The risk of side effects may increase when this medication is taken in combination with certain powerful drugs, so if you are currently taking any medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function should also exercise special caution when taking this medication. This drug may affect liver function, so it is advisable to conduct liver function tests before and during treatment regularly. Additionally, if unexplained muscle pain or weakness persists during the use of this medication, consult your healthcare provider immediately. This medication may raise blood glucose levels, so patients at risk for diabetes should regularly check their blood glucose. When starting or stopping any new medication while using this drug, always consult with medical personnel, and in case of overdose, visit a hospital immediately for proper treatment. This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents, especially those under 10 years of age, and must be used under the guidance of a specialist.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthmatic attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• influenza
• upper respiratory tract infection
• muscle pain
• 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. It is advisable to maintain room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White to pale yellow, biconvex, rectangular tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP[(10 tablets/PTP ×3)]