Rivacet Tablets 10/10 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is taken once daily, regardless of meals. The dosage range is 10/10mg to 10/40mg per day, with an initial dose of 10/10mg or 10/20mg recommended. For patients requiring a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol, the dosage may be adjusted. After administration or dosage adjustment, lipid levels should be checked at intervals of at least 2 weeks to adjust the dosage.

This medication carries a risk of muscle abnormalities, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, you should notify your doctor immediately. In particular, if serious infections, major surgery, or trauma occur, the use of this medication may need to be temporarily discontinued. Patients allergic to any ingredient of this medication or those with severe liver dysfunction, muscle disease, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication. Additionally, patients with a history of specific liver disease or alcohol dependence, elderly patients, and those with poor kidney function should use this medication with caution. This medication can affect liver function, so regular liver function tests should be performed, and if signs of liver damage appear, administration should be stopped immediately. Blood sugar management should be done carefully, as diabetes may worsen during the use of this medication. There may be interactions with other drugs taken simultaneously, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery because dizziness may occur. This medication is not recommended for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception. Nursing mothers should also avoid taking this medication. It is not recommended for children due to unproven safety and efficacy. In case of overdose, visit a healthcare institution immediately for appropriate treatment, and liver function and muscle condition should be monitored. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), jaundice, skin and mucous membrane syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), serious skin reactions including erythema multiforme, rhabdomyolysis, immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, liver failure, hepatitis, renal failure (kidney disease), intracranial aneurysm, restless legs syndrome, depression, bronchiolitis, dental abscess, vestibular neuritis, bradycardia, hypotension, anemia, hernia, hyperkalemia, vesicular

Mild side effects

• Sensory loss
• sensory abnormalities
• nasopharyngitis
• cough
• itching
• dizziness
• headache
• diabetes
• hypertension
• fatigue

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle