Rivaroxaban 2/160 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered only to adults, and the dosage should be individualized based on the efficacy and tolerability of each component, pitavastatin calcium and valsartan. For pitavastatin calcium, take 1-2 mg once daily, and if necessary, the dosage can be increased to a maximum of 4 mg per day. For valsartan, during the treatment of essential hypertension, take 80 mg orally once daily. If blood pressure control is insufficient, the dosage can be increased to a maximum of 320 mg per day if additional blood pressure reduction is needed.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for children and adolescents under 18 years of age, and therefore are not administered.

This medication should not be used by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. Taking this medication during pregnancy can cause serious harm to the fetus, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Also, nursing mothers are advised not to take this medication, and if it is necessary to take it, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Patients with allergies to this medication, severe impairment of liver or kidney function, or certain genetic diseases should not use it. Elderly patients or those with compromised liver function should be particularly cautious when using this medication, and dosage should be adjusted if necessary. Blood pressure may drop sharply, so start with a low dose when first taking it, and closely monitor the patient's condition. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or darkening of urine occur, consult a doctor immediately and discontinue the medication if they occur. Regular liver function and blood tests are important as liver function abnormalities or abnormal blood test values may occur. When taking this medication with others, interactions may occur, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications currently being taken, especially when combined with diuretics, potassium supplements, certain antibiotics, and immunosuppressants. This medication has not been established as safe for children and should not be used. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, decreased consciousness, and shock can occur, so immediate medical treatment should be sought. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and it is safe not to transfer the medication to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, shedding of skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue throughout the body, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dyspepsia
• nausea
• elevated serum AST
• chest discomfort
• increased sweating
• dizziness
• malaise
• itching
• rash

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not let light in. It is also recommended to store the medication at a normal room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, not in excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Pink rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (6 tablets/PTP x 5)