Barofen Tablet 2/160 milligrams (Pitavastatin Calcium, Fenofibrate)

Adult dose

As a recommended dosage, take 1 tablet once daily immediately after a meal.

This medication is mainly used to lower blood lipids. However, serious muscle-related side effects may occur while taking this medication, so caution is required. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps appear, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. Additionally, this medication should be used with caution or may be restricted in patients with poor kidney function or liver disorders. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing women, and children under 18 years of age should not take this medication. There may be an increased risk of muscle toxicity when this medication is combined with other lipid-lowering agents or certain medications, so it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. Regular blood tests to check liver function and muscle enzyme levels during treatment are important. Furthermore, it is advisable to take this medication with food and to avoid excessive alcohol consumption. Caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur. If abnormal reactions or symptoms of hypersensitivity occur, stop taking the medication immediately and visit a hospital.

Serious side effects

urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions; severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of mucous membranes in the mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever; yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound malaise, liver abnormalities (jaundice); sudden and very severe headache, lightning-like headache

Mild side effects

• nasopharyngitis
• upper respiratory tract infection
• dizziness
• chronic gastritis
• erosive gastritis
• headache
• nausea
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• fatigue
• drowsiness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should ideally be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees. This will help safely preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

white oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle