Livial Tablet (Tibolone)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily, one tablet at the same time each day. It is recommended to take the tablet with water or another beverage, maintaining consistency in timing each day. Dose adjustment is not necessary for older adults.

This medication must not be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women. It should also not be used in patients with existing or suspected breast cancer, or in patients with estrogen-dependent malignant tumors. It is contraindicated in cases of undiagnosed vaginal bleeding or untreated endometrial hyperplasia. Patients with thrombosis or those at risk of thrombosis, as well as patients with severely impaired liver function, should avoid this medication. It is not to be administered to patients with allergies to any component of this medication, porphyria, or certain genetic lactose intolerance disorders. If liver function worsens, blood pressure rises, or migraines occur during use, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Close monitoring is required for patients with pre-existing conditions or a history of uterine fibroids, endometriosis, hypertension, diabetes, liver disease, or asthma. Various adverse reactions such as lower abdominal pain, weight gain, breast tenderness, vaginal bleeding, dizziness, rash, headache, and depression may occur during treatment. This medication may increase the risk of serious conditions such as breast cancer, endometrial cancer, stroke, ovarian cancer, and thrombosis, thus women over 60 should carefully evaluate the risks and benefits before and after use and undergo regular check-ups. When used in conjunction with anticoagulants, the effects may be enhanced, thus discussing with a doctor about dosage adjustments for warfarin and other anticoagulants is necessary. Additionally, certain drug interactions may influence therapeutic effects, so inform your doctor of any medications you are currently taking. It must NEVER be taken during pregnancy and should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy occurs while on treatment. It is also advisable to avoid this medication during breastfeeding for safety. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as vomiting and vaginal bleeding may occur; however, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment based on symptoms should be administered. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is important to maintain its original packaging.

Serious side effects

Increased risk of breast cancer, increased risk of endometrial cancer, increased risk of ischemic stroke, increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism), increased risk of coronary artery disease, gallbladder disease, potential for severe allergic reactions (including hypersensitivity), liver function deterioration or jaundice, significant increase in blood pressure, emergence of migraine-type headaches, severe edema, abnormal urination, sudden and very severe headaches, fainting

Mild side effects

Lower abdominal pain, abnormal hair growth, acne, vaginal discharge, increased thickness of the endometrial wall, postmenopausal bleeding, breast tenderness, vulvar itching, vaginal candidiasis, vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, cervical dysplasia, genital discharge, vulvovaginitis, breast discomfort, fungal infections, vaginal mycosis, nipple pain, weight gain, abnormal cervical cytology, dizziness, rash, itching, seborrheic dermatitis, headache, migraine, visual disturbances

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is also advisable to keep it at room temperature below 25 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and ensure safe usage.

Appearance

A white round tablet with MK on one side and ORGANON★ engraved on the other side.

Package unit

28 tablets/PTP