Stafib Tablet 2/160 milligrams (Pitavastatin Calcium Hydrate, Fenofibrate)

Adult dose

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

This medication is used to lower blood lipid levels. Notify your doctor immediately if symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur before taking. Patients aged 65 and older, those with impaired renal function, or those with hypothyroidism should exercise extra caution. The risk of muscle damage may increase when taken with other lipid-lowering agents, so discuss with your physician if you are combining medications. Patients with liver or kidney issues must consult with a doctor before using this medication. This medication should not be taken by pregnant or potentially pregnant women or nursing mothers. There is no established safety and efficacy of this medication in children, so it should not be used in pediatric patients. Regular blood tests should be conducted to monitor liver function and muscle condition during treatment. Patients undergoing surgery may need to temporarily discontinue this medication before the procedure. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and appropriate treatment should be administered according to symptoms. It is recommended to take this medication with food, and caution should be exercised as drowsiness may occur while driving or operating machinery. It is advisable to avoid alcohol while taking this medication. If hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash, itching, or difficulty breathing occur, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes (severe skin reactions: erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), difficulty breathing (interstitial lung disease), jaundice of the skin or eyes, lethargy, sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, rhabdomyolysis with or without kidney failure, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

Nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, nausea, headache, dizziness, hypertension, chronic gastritis, erosive gastritis, gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, etc.), thirst, indigestion, constipation, stomatitis, loss of appetite, glossitis, increased serum homocysteine levels, palpitations, fatigue, skin tenderness, flushing, arthralgia, edema, blurred vision, photophobia, hearing loss, hematuria, increased uric acid levels, elevated serum potassium and phosphorus levels, dysgeusia, discolored urine

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture ingress and should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle