Atojay Tablet 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily without regard to meals. In cases of primary hypercholesterolemia, it can be used at doses ranging from 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day, with the recommended initial dose being 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg. For patients requiring significant reductions in LDL cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40 mg per day is recommended. The recommended dosage for patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is 10/40 mg or 10/80 mg per day.

This drug has been reported to cause a rare side effect called rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to serious muscle damage, so if symptoms such as severe muscle pain or weakness occur, you should inform your doctor immediately. It should not be used in patients with allergies to the active ingredients or components, patients with severe liver dysfunction, those with muscle diseases, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, lactating women, patients taking certain antiviral medications, and patients with genetic conditions such as lactose intolerance. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, alcoholics, the elderly, hypothyroid patients, and those with a history of muscle disease should use this medication with caution and monitor their condition through regular check-ups. Symptoms such as liver function abnormalities, muscle pain, abdominal pain, and dizziness may arise during treatment, and if these symptoms develop, consult a doctor, and if necessary, the medication may be stopped. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, especially in cases where specific antibiotics, antivirals, immunosuppressants, fibrate drugs, colchicine, etc., are being used, you must inform your doctor, and dosage adjustments or caution may be necessary for concurrent use. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, they should stop taking it immediately. Since dizziness and other side effects may occur while driving or operating machinery, caution is advised. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established in this population. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic and supportive while monitoring liver function and muscle enzyme levels. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions (severe rash, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes), difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory difficulties accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme body fatigue, sudden and very severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, significantly decreased urine output,

Mild side effects

• Muscle pain
• abdominal pain
• elevated liver enzymes
• dizziness
• cough
• nausea
• diarrhea
• joint pain
• muscle weakness
• musculoskeletal pain

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

A film-coated tablet shaped like a capsule, convex on both sides, white or light yellow.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu×3]