Lipirojet Tablet 10/5 mg (Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin)

Adult dose

This medicine is administered once daily, regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/5 mg to 10/80 mg daily. An initial dose of 10/5 mg, 10/10 mg, or 10/20 mg daily is recommended. For patients requiring a greater reduction of LDL cholesterol, an initial dose of 10/40 mg daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dosage, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 2 weeks.

This medicine helps lower blood cholesterol levels. However, if you experience severe muscle pain, weakness, or fatigue during treatment, you should immediately inform your doctor. Especially for individuals after acute infections, major surgeries, or with impaired kidney function, temporary discontinuation of this medicine may be necessary. As this medicine can affect liver function, it is important to undergo liver function tests before and during treatment. If there are liver problems or abnormally high liver enzyme levels, it is advisable not to take this medicine. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medicine, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception during treatment. This medicine may increase the risk of side effects when taken with certain medications, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are currently taking. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function should also exercise caution when taking this medicine, and any muscle-related symptoms should be reported immediately. Furthermore, dizziness may occur during the use of this medicine, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, seek immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment and monitoring of liver function and muscle status.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest pain, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough+fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and very

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• paresthesia
• syncope
• rhinitis
• adenovirus infection
• cystitis
• milia
• periodontitis
• retinitis

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This way of storage helps maintain the efficacy and safety of the medicine.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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