Rifatin Duo Tablet 2/160mg (Pitavastatin Calcium, Fenofibrate)

Adult dose

The recommended dose is to take one tablet once daily immediately after a meal.

This medication is used to lower blood lipids and may have side effects that can affect the muscles, so caution is needed. If symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur, consult a physician immediately and a blood test may be performed to check for muscle damage. This medication should not be administered to patients with poor kidney function, liver disease, gallbladder disease, or pancreatitis. Additionally, elderly patients over 65 years of age, women, patients with hypothyroidism, and alcohol-dependent patients should exercise particular caution before taking this medication. The risk of muscle damage may be increased if this medication is taken with other lipid-lowering agents or specific medications, so it is vital to inform about any drugs currently being taken. Regular blood tests should be conducted during treatment to monitor liver and kidney function, and if liver function values significantly increase, the treatment should be discontinued. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children under 18 years old should not take this medication. It is advisable to take this medication after meals and avoid excessive alcohol intake. Caution should be exercised while driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so if in doubt, seek immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored safely in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, breathing difficulty, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, and coma

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• nasopharyngitis
• upper respiratory infection
• nausea
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• muscle pain
• myositis
• muscle cramps
• muscle weakness

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is important to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, avoiding extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle