Rivastin Capsule

Adult dose

The recommended dose is 1 capsule once daily immediately after a meal.

This medication is used to lower blood lipid levels. However, caution is necessary as there may be muscular issues when taking this medication. Especially, the risk of muscle damage may increase when taken with other lipid-lowering agents like statins or fibrates. If symptoms such as muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur, a healthcare provider should be immediately consulted, and blood tests may be required to assess for muscle damage. Special attention is needed before taking this medication for patients over 65 years of age, those with poor kidney function, and those with uncontrolled hypothyroidism. This medication can also affect liver function, so regular liver function tests are necessary, and the medication should be discontinued if liver enzyme levels rise significantly. Furthermore, patients with acute pancreatitis or gallbladder diseases, severe renal impairment, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and children under 18 years of age should not take this medication. As this medication can interact with other drugs, it is essential to inform the healthcare provider of any other medications being taken. Caution is especially needed when taken in conjunction with anticoagulants, certain antibiotics, and immunosuppressants. During treatment with this drug, regular monitoring of blood lipid levels and kidney and liver functions should be conducted, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to the medical staff immediately. It is also recommended to take this medication after meals, as dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and if being taken, it should be discontinued immediately and the healthcare provider consulted. In case of overdose, since there is no specific antidote, treatment and supportive measures should be based on symptoms. Lastly, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever-related respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• upper respiratory tract infection
• nausea
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• fatigue
• drowsiness
• insomnia
• muscle pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help to maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a greenish upper part and a white lower part containing white round film-coated tablets and white spherical fine granules.

Package unit

30 capsules/box [10 capsules/PTP*3]