Romijet Tablet 10/10 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily regardless of meals. The dosage range is from 10/5 mg to 10/20 mg per day. The initial recommended dosage is 10/5 mg once daily. For patients requiring more significant LDL-cholesterol reduction, the dosage can be adjusted. After initiation of therapy or dosage adjustment, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 4 weeks to adjust the dosage, with a maximum of 10/20mg per day.

This medication has been reported to rarely cause rhabdomyolysis, which may lead to serious kidney problems. Therefore, if severe muscle pain or muscle weakness occurs, it is important to consult a physician immediately. Those with hypersensitivity to this medication, liver disease, muscle disease, severe renal impairment, pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Additionally, when taken with certain medications, the risk of muscle damage may increase; therefore, inform your doctor if you are taking other medications. It is important to regularly check liver function and blood tests before treatment and during treatment to monitor liver enzyme levels and markers for muscle damage. Caution is required when used by the elderly, alcoholics, and those with hypothyroidism, and it is advisable to inform healthcare personnel immediately if muscle pain or adverse drug reactions occur. Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication, and discontinue it immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. The safety and effectiveness of this medication have not been sufficiently established in children and adolescents, hence it is not recommended for this population. This medication contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance should not take it, and in case of overdose, consult healthcare personnel immediately for appropriate care. Lastly, dizziness and similar symptoms may occur while taking this medication, requiring caution during driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal respiratory symptoms with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual abnormalities, paralysis, urination problems.

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• dyspepsia
• headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• dry mouth
• increased blood sugar
• pruritus

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, it is best to keep the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help to maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

Yellow oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP X 3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle