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

Adult dose

The recommended dose is 1 tablet once a day immediately after a meal.

This medication is primarily used to lower blood lipid levels. Abnormalities in muscles may occur during use, so if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness appear, consult a physician immediately. Special caution is required for elderly patients over 65 years, females, patients with impaired renal function, patients with uncontrolled hypothyroidism, and patients with a history of muscular disorders. Additionally, the risk of muscle toxicity may increase when taken with other lipid-lowering agents or specific drugs, so it is essential to consult a physician. Patients with liver or kidney issues should closely monitor their condition before using this medication, and treatment should be discontinued if there are severe liver function abnormalities. This medication should not be used by pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, or children under 18 years of age. During the course of treatment, regular monitoring of blood lipid levels, liver function, and kidney function should be conducted to check for any abnormalities. If surgery is scheduled or significant clinical situations arise, it may be necessary to temporarily discontinue the medication. This medication should also be used with caution in patients with a history of gallstones or pancreatitis, and in patients with excessive alcohol consumption. Dizziness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment must be taken based on symptoms. Lastly, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions (erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), severe skin abnormal reactions, interstitial lung disease, liver abnormalities (jaundice), pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, thromboembolism, pancreatitis, acute pancreatitis, rhabdomyolysis with or without acute renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, serious neurological symptoms (headache, stiffness, numbness)

Mild side effects

Pharyngitis, upper respiratory infection, dizziness, hypertension, chronic gastritis, erosive gastritis, headache, fatigue, stiffness, drowsiness, insomnia, heaviness, numbness, skin hypersensitivity, hair loss, photosensitivity, muscle disorders (muscle pain, myositis, cramps, and weakness), muscle cramps, elevated myoglobin, increased CPK, muscle pain, weakness, increased frequency of urination, increased BUN, elevated serum creatinine, sexual dysfunction, increased hematuria, palpitations, fatigue, cutaneous pain, rash

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the efficacy and safety of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle