Rivastat Tablet 10/20mg

Adult dosage

This medication is taken once daily, regardless of meals. The dosage range for the treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia is 10/10mg to 10/40mg daily. The recommended initial dose is 10/10mg or 10/20mg daily. If a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol is required, the dosage may be adjusted. After initiation of treatment or dose adjustment, serum lipid levels should be checked after an interval of more than 2 weeks.

This medication may affect muscles, so if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, one should consult a doctor immediately. There is a risk of serious side effects such as severe myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, which may lead to deterioration of renal function, thus patients with risk factors require caution. The medication may affect liver function, so regular liver function tests should be conducted before and during treatment. If symptoms of liver dysfunction or jaundice, nausea, vomiting, or malaise occur, treatment should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be notified. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and nursing mothers should not take this medication, and fertile women should use adequate contraception. This medication is not to be administered to patients with certain liver diseases, muscle disorders, those taking Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir, or lactose intolerant individuals. Alcoholics, patients with liver dysfunction, elderly individuals, and those with hypothyroidism should be especially cautious when using this medication, and dosage adjustments or regular testing may be needed. Additionally, this medication can interact with other drugs, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist of any medications being taken. Dizziness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. In the event of an overdose, as there is no specific antidote, symptomatic treatment and supportive care should be provided, and liver function and muscle-related tests should be carried out. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes.

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• paresthesia
• itching
• cough
• rhinitis
• headache
• hypertension
• diabetes
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature of room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This helps to safely preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle