Adget Tablet 10/40 mg

Adult dosage

This drug is administered once daily irrespective of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg daily. As an initial dose, 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily is recommended. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol (more than 55%), 10/40 mg once daily is recommended as an initial dose. After starting the treatment or adjusting the dose, blood lipid levels should be checked at intervals of more than 2 weeks.

This drug has been reported to cause a rare side effect called rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to severe muscle damage. This may rapidly worsen kidney function, so if symptoms of severe muscle pain or weakness appear, notify a doctor immediately. Patients allergic to this medication, with severely impaired liver function, muscular disorders, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those taking particular other medications should not use this drug. Patients with a history of liver disease or alcoholism, as well as elderly or those with impaired kidney function, must take special precautions when using this drug. These patients should monitor liver and muscle status through regular check-ups. This drug may affect liver function; therefore, liver function tests should be conducted before and during treatment, and if symptoms of liver damage appear, immediate discontinuation is required. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should ensure proper contraception, and if pregnancy is confirmed, they must stop taking the medication immediately. It is also advisable for breastfeeding women not to use this drug. This drug can interact with various other medications, so if you are taking any other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist, particularly when used in conjunction with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, or fibrate medications. Dizziness, muscle pain, or abdominal pain may occur, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; hence, seeking appropriate medical treatment and evaluation immediately is necessary. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• dizziness
• nausea
• diarrhea
• malaise
• headache
• fatigue
• joint pain
• musculoskeletal pain

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage allows the medication to maintain its effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

White, biconvex, rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)]