Etyjet Tablet 10/40mg (Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin)

Adult dosage

This medication is taken once daily, with or without food. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dose range is from 10/10mg to 10/80mg per day. The recommended starting dose is 10/10mg or 10/20mg daily. For patients requiring more reduction in LDL-cholesterol, the recommended starting dose is 10/40mg daily. Dose adjustments should be made based on lipid level checks every 2 weeks or more.

This medication contains both atorvastatin and ezetimibe, and is primarily used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. While taking this medication, it is important to report any symptoms of muscle problems, such as muscle pain or weakness, to your physician immediately. In cases of severe infection, hypotension, major surgery, or trauma that may lead to impaired kidney function, this medication should be temporarily suspended or avoided. If liver function is compromised or liver disease is present, this medication should not be used, and regular liver function tests should be conducted before and during treatment. This medication is contraindicated in patients with certain liver diseases, muscle disorders, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, and those taking specific other medications. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, impaired kidney function, or hypothyroidism should use this medication with caution and undergo regular testing due to the increased risk of myopathy. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any medications, especially specific antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and fibrates. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use adequate contraception while on the drug. Dizziness, muscle pain, abdominal discomfort, among other side effects, may occur, so exercise caution while driving or operating machinery. In cases of overdose, no specific antidote exists, and treatment should be based on symptoms, while regular liver function and muscle-related tests should be conducted. This medication has not been established for safety and efficacy in children and is not recommended. Elderly patients should take this medication with caution due to an increased risk of myopathy, although no specific dose adjustment is necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blistering, peeling skin, oral/conjunctival mucosal pain, difficulty catching breath, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, skin or eyes yellowing (jaundice), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain
• bronchitis
• sinusitis

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture and should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

White or off-white oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/Alu-Alu) x 3]