PitanoPen Tablet 2/145 mg (Pitavastatin Calcium, Fenofibrate)

Adult dose

As the recommended dosage, take 1 tablet once a day regardless of meals.

This medication is used to lower blood lipids. Patients should immediately inform their doctor if symptoms such as muscle pain, muscle weakness, or muscle cramps occur while taking this drug. Particularly, caution is required for elderly individuals, women, those with impaired kidney function, those with uncontrolled hypothyroidism, and those who consume a lot of alcohol. This medication can affect liver function, so regular liver function tests should be conducted before and during use. Also, individuals with moderate to severe renal impairment should not take this medication. This medication is not administered to individuals with a history of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, liver disease, or myopathy. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. If used with other lipid-lowering agents or specific medications, the risk of muscle damage may increase, so consult a doctor. Dizziness may occur while driving or operating machinery, so be cautious. No specific antidote is available in case of overdose, so if suspected, visit a hospital immediately. This medication has not been evaluated for safety and efficacy in children and is not used in them. Medications should be kept out of reach of children and stored in their original container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling of skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances

Mild side effects

Nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory infection, headache, dizziness, chronic gastritis, erosive gastritis, gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating), thirst, indigestion, constipation, stomatitis, loss of appetite, glossitis, nausea, dyspepsia, increased blood pressure, edema, itching, hair loss, urticaria, rashes, thrombocytopenia, increased hematuria, palpitations, fatigue, skin pain, burning sensation, joint pain, blurred vision, photophobia, hearing loss, hematuria, increased uric acid levels

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

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle