Utojet Tablet 10/40mg

Adult dosage

This drug is administered once daily, regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/40mg per day. A starting dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg is recommended. For patients requiring more significant reductions in LDL cholesterol, the dosage may be adjusted. After starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 2 weeks for dosage adjustment.

This drug can cause a rare side effect of rhabdomyolysis, which may lead to acute renal failure. Therefore, if symptoms of severe muscle pain or muscle weakness occur, inform a doctor immediately. This medication should not be administered to patients with known allergies to the active ingredients or excipients, severely impaired liver function, muscle diseases, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, patients taking specific antiviral agents, and patients with lactose intolerance. Patients with a history of liver disease or alcohol abuse, those with impaired kidney function, hypothyroidism, elderly patients, and those at high risk of myopathy should use this drug cautiously with regular tests and monitoring. During treatment with this drug, side effects such as liver dysfunction, muscle pain, muscle weakness, digestive disorders, headaches, dizziness, hypertension, diabetes, etc., may occur, so consult a doctor if any abnormal symptoms arise. This drug may interact with other medications, so it is essential to inform the doctor when taking drugs that affect liver metabolism or those that influence muscles, and dosage adjustments or cessation of use may be necessary. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this medication, and women of childbearing age should employ appropriate contraceptive methods while taking it. The safety and efficacy of this drug in children have not been established, therefore it is not recommended. Elderly individuals should be cautious due to the increased risk of myopathy while using this medication. This drug should not be used in patients with severely impaired liver function or active liver disease. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, appropriate treatment and supportive care based on symptoms should be provided, and regular liver function and muscle-related tests should be conducted. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring to other containers should be avoided.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, 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 and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, urinary changes

Mild side effects

• Diminished sensitivity
• abnormal sensation
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• itching
• dizziness
• diabetes
• headache
• hypertension
• fatigue

This medication should be stored in a closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By doing so, the effectiveness of the medication is maintained and it can be used safely.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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