Genewon Azeb Tablets 10/20 Milligrams

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, an initial dose of 10/10 mg or 10/20 mg once daily is recommended. For patients requiring more significant (greater than 55%) reductions in LDL cholesterol, 10/40 mg once daily is recommended as an initial dose. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, blood lipid levels should be monitored after an interval of at least two weeks.

This drug may rarely cause rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to serious kidney problems due to muscle tissue damage, so patients must inform their doctor immediately if they experience muscle pain or weakness. This drug should not be used in patients with allergies to the active ingredient or components, severely impaired liver function, muscle disorders, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and patients taking certain antiviral medications. Patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, impaired kidney function, hypothyroidism, elderly patients, and those at high risk for muscle damage should use this drug cautiously and consult healthcare professionals if muscle pain or weakness occurs. This drug may affect liver function, so liver function tests should be performed before administration and regularly monitored during treatment. During the use of this drug, side effects such as fatigue, dizziness, indigestion, headache, muscle pain may occur, and if these symptoms are severe or persistent, it is important to consult a doctor. Taking this drug with specific other medications may increase its blood concentration, raising the risk of muscle damage, so patients must inform their healthcare provider about any other medications being taken, and dose adjustments or alternative medication may be considered if necessary. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception to avoid pregnancy while taking this drug, and should immediately discontinue use if they plan to become pregnant or discover they are pregnant. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so it is not recommended for pediatric use. Elderly patients should be cautious due to the risk of muscle damage, and those with impaired liver or kidney function should also take care when using this drug. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic and supportive, monitoring liver function tests and indicators of muscle damage (CPK). This drug should be kept out of reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to other containers as this may cause deterioration in quality.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, numbness, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White to light white, biconvex, rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

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