Huviante Tablet 20 mg (Bazedoxifene Acetate)

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet (20 mg of Bazedoxifene) once daily, regardless of meals.

This medication may increase the risk of blood clots in the bloodstream. Especially, there is a risk of thrombosis occurring in deep veins of the legs or in the blood vessels of the lungs and eyes, so caution is needed. This medication should only be used in postmenopausal women and should not be used in premenopausal women, pregnant women, or nursing mothers. If uterine bleeding occurs while taking this medication, a doctor's evaluation is necessary, and it should be avoided in cases of symptoms of endometrial cancer. Those with a history of thrombosis, known allergies to this medication, or specific genetic diseases should not take it. Patients with high triglycerides or severe renal or liver dysfunction should use this medication cautiously, and it is particularly not recommended for patients with liver dysfunction. During the course of treatment, side effects such as flushing of the face or leg muscle cramps may occur, and drowsiness or visual disturbances can arise, necessitating caution while driving or operating machinery. This medication has a low potential for interactions with other drugs, but if taken with certain drugs, the concentration of the medication may change, so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is advised. Pregnant women or those planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed while taking it, it should be discontinued immediately. It should not be used in children, and caution is required for elderly patients as the drug concentration may increase due to changes in liver function. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be administered based on symptoms. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container to prevent misuse or deterioration of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal breathing with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urination.

Mild side effects

Drowsiness, flushing, leg cramps, dry mouth, rash, itching, muscle cramps, peripheral edema, increased triglycerides, elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST), decreased vision, blurred vision, photophobia, visual field defects, dry eyes, eyelid swelling, eyelid twitching, eye pain, eye swelling, vomiting, gastritis, belching, allergic reactions, chest discomfort, leg pain, fever, etc.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is also advisable to keep it in a cool place below 25 degrees.

Appearance

White or off-white capsule-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTPX3]