Azetib Tablet 10/20 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. Dosage should be adjusted according to the patient's baseline LDL cholesterol and target treatment goals, as well as the patient's response. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is from 10/10mg to 10/40mg per day, with an initial dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg per day. For patients needing further reduction in LDL cholesterol, the dosage can be adjusted.

This medication has been reported to cause rare side effects that can lead to serious muscle problems. Caution is needed for patients with risk factors such as acute infections, hypotension, major surgery, trauma, severe metabolic disturbances, and uncontrolled seizures; in such cases, medication may need to be temporarily stopped or discontinued. This medication should not be used by individuals with allergies to the active ingredient or components, those with severe liver issues or persistent unexplained elevation in liver enzymes, those with muscle diseases, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, or those taking certain other medications. Alcoholics, individuals with a history of liver disease, those with impaired kidney function, hypothyroidism patients, those with a family history of muscle diseases or past muscle problems with similar medications, and elderly patients over 70 years should use this medication cautiously. Side effects may include liver function abnormalities, muscle pain, fatigue, headaches, digestive disturbances, skin rashes, elevated blood pressure, etc. If symptoms like muscle pain or weakness, fatigue, or fever occur, inform a doctor immediately, and blood tests may be needed to check for muscle damage. Since liver function abnormalities may occur, it is essential to conduct regular liver function tests before starting and during treatment with this medication. If liver enzyme levels become significantly elevated, medication discontinuation may be necessary. This medication can interact with other drugs; particularly when taken with drugs affecting liver metabolism or those that may impact muscle function, consult a healthcare professional. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking this medication. It is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established, and caution is advised for the elderly due to the risk of muscle problems. In the event of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment will depend on symptoms and monitoring liver function and muscle damage may be necessary. Finally, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor (severe allergic reaction), severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes (severe skin adverse reaction), shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory symptoms with cough and fever (respiratory distress), jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), systemic lethargy (liver dysfunction), sudden...

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• hypertension
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• itching
• fatigue
• headache
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• hypoglycemia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This ensures that the efficacy and safety of the medication are well preserved.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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