Jepito Tablets 10/5 mg (Ezetimibe, Atorvastatin)

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily regardless of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the dosage range is 10/5 mg to 10/80 mg per day. The recommended initial dose is 10/5 mg, 10/10 mg, or 10/20 mg once daily. For patients requiring greater reduction in LDL cholesterol (more than 55%), an initial dose of 10/40 mg once daily is recommended. After starting treatment or adjusting the dose, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 2 weeks.

This medication can affect muscle tissue and may rarely lead to muscle damage that can cause kidney problems. Therefore, if severe muscle pain or muscle weakness occurs, consult a physician immediately. The use of this medication should be temporarily halted or discontinued in cases of severe infections, hypotension, major surgery, trauma, or metabolic disorders. It should not be used in patients with allergic reactions to specific ingredients, active liver disease, unexplained liver enzyme elevations, or muscle disorders. It should also not be administered to pregnant or potentially pregnant women, or nursing mothers. Caution is required when used in patients with a history of alcohol addiction, poor liver function, kidney problems, hypothyroidism, or elderly patients, as they may be at higher risk for muscle disorders. When used in combination with other medications, the risk of muscle damage may increase, so it is essential to inform your physician about all medications you are taking and be cautious. Regular monitoring of liver function and muscle condition is necessary while taking this medication, and any unusual symptoms should be reported immediately. Additionally, dizziness may occur during driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. Women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication and should discontinue it immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote available, so it is important to receive symptomatic and supportive treatment.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• altered sensation
• fainting
• nasopharyngitis
• adenovirus infection
• cystitis
• miliaria
• periodontitis
• retinitis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature).

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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