Atorowem Tablets 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This medicine is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the recommended dosage ranges from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day, with an initial dose of either 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg. For patients requiring more significant reduction of LDL cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40 mg per day is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, check lipid levels at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This drug has rare side effects that may cause serious muscle problems, so caution is needed. Especially, there is a risk of kidney dysfunction due to acute muscle damage, so if symptoms of severe muscle pain or weakness occur, consult a doctor immediately. Additionally, individuals allergic to this drug’s ingredients or components, those with severe liver dysfunction, muscle diseases, and pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Individuals with a history of alcohol addiction, liver disease, impaired kidney function, or hypothyroidism, who are at higher risk of muscle problems, should use this drug with caution. Regular liver function tests should be conducted during treatment with this drug, and if symptoms of liver dysfunction (e.g., fatigue, jaundice, nausea, etc.) occur, notify medical staff immediately. This drug may interact with other medications, so if you are taking any other drugs, be sure to inform your healthcare provider. Caution is also needed when taking this drug with certain antibiotics, antivirals, immunosuppressants, or fibrate medications. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this drug, and should discontinue if pregnancy is confirmed. There may be side effects such as dizziness or muscle pain, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Use in children and elderly patients over the age of 65 should be approached with special caution, and dosage adjustments may be needed as appropriate. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic, and liver function and muscle enzyme tests should be performed. Keep this drug out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin sloughing, pain in oral/eye mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems.

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• dizziness
• headache
• nausea
• diarrhea
• fatigue
• constipation
• joint pain
• muscle weakness

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is advisable to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle