Atrojet Tablets 10/20 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/10 mg to 10/80 mg per day. The recommended initial dose is 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily. For patients requiring greater (>55%) reduction in LDL cholesterol, the recommended initial dose is 10/40 mg once daily. After starting the treatment or adjusting the dose, check lipid levels after an interval of more than 2 weeks.

This medication can rarely lead to muscle damage resulting in serious kidney problems; therefore, if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately. This medication is not to be given to patients with certain diseases, poor liver function, muscle disorders, pregnant or nursing women, and those taking specific other medications. Patients at high risk of muscle problems, such as alcoholics or those with a history of liver disease, decreased kidney function, or hypothyroidism, should use this medication with caution and undergo regular examinations as directed by their doctor. During treatment with this medication, if symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, or fever occur, consult a doctor immediately, and muscle enzyme levels may be tested, leading to potential discontinuation of the medication. Since liver function abnormalities can occur, liver function tests should be conducted prior to starting this medication, and symptoms of liver function abnormalities (nausea, vomiting, fatigue, etc.) during use should be reported to a doctor. This medication should not be used during pregnancy or while nursing, and fertile women should use appropriate contraception during treatment. Dizziness and other neurological symptoms may occur; therefore, caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist about any medications you are taking, especially when combined with certain antibiotics, antiviral agents, antifungal agents, immunosuppressants, etc. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, go to the hospital immediately for symptomatic treatment, and monitor liver function and muscle enzyme levels. This medication is not recommended for children as its safety and efficacy have not been established, and caution should be exercised in elderly patients due to the higher risk of muscle problems. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain of mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanying cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air or moisture. Also, store at room temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding very hot or very cold places.

Appearance

White, biconvex, film-coated tablet in rectangular shape

Package unit

PTP - 30 Tablets/Box [(10 Tablets/PTP × 3)]