Kvajet Tablet 10/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. A starting dose of 10/5 mg once daily is recommended. For patients requiring more significant LDL cholesterol reduction, the dose may be adjusted. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, check lipid levels after an interval of 4 weeks or more and adjust the dose accordingly, with a maximum of 10/20 mg per day.

This medication has been reported to very rarely cause rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to severe kidney damage due to muscle tissue destruction. Patients at high risk for these symptoms should temporarily discontinue or stop taking this medication. This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to the active ingredient or any component, have severely impaired liver function, have muscular disorders, are taking certain immunosuppressants, have severely impaired renal function, are pregnant or may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Patients with a history of muscular disorders, impaired renal function, hypothyroidism, elderly patients, or those taking specific medications should use this medication cautiously. Since this medication can affect liver function, liver function tests should be performed before and during administration, and if signs of liver damage appear, the patient should consult a doctor immediately. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, or fever occur, alert a doctor immediately and check for muscle damage through blood tests if necessary. Caution should be exercised when using this medication in patients with a history of excessive alcohol consumption or liver disease. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should take appropriate contraceptive measures while on this medication. During treatment with this medication, caution is needed as dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery. There may be interactions with other medications, so all medications being taken should be disclosed to a doctor or pharmacist. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be provided according to symptoms while checking liver function and muscle status. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and it is safe not to transfer to other containers.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• arthralgia
• headache
• ALT elevation
• AST elevation
• myalgia
• edema
• elevated serum bilirubin
• acneiform dermatitis
• pruritus

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White to nearly white round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box (10 tablets/PTPX3), 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle