Medication info

Arandine-F tablet

Prescription medicationApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Atenolol›Strength being verifiedChlorthalidone›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
한국휴텍스제약(주)
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 200300059 · Notified 2003.04.15

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2023.07.14. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Antihypertensive effect
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
For adults, take 1 tablet orally once daily. In case of renal impairment, the dosage should be reduced or the dosing interval extended. Based on creatinine clearance, administer 50 mg per day or 50 mg every other day. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
한국휴텍스제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Antihypertensive effect

  • Hypertension
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This medication is primarily used for hypertension.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

For adults, take 1 tablet orally once daily. In case of renal impairment, the dosage should be reduced or the dosing interval extended. Based on creatinine clearance, administer 50 mg per day or 50 mg every other day. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to patients with an allergy to specific components or sulfonamide medications. It should also not be used in patients with extremely slow heartbeats, heart conduction disorders, cardiogenic shock, or very low blood pressure. Contraindications apply to patients with metabolic acidosis, severe peripheral arterial circulation disorders, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, patients with difficult-to-control heart failure, and those with anuria. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised not to use this medication. In well-controlled heart failure patients, it should be administered with caution, and patients with a history of obstructive airway disease or asthma should consult a physician before use. Patients with severely impaired liver or kidney function and those with electrolyte imbalances also require caution. If symptoms of excessively slow heart rate or excessively low blood pressure occur during use, consult a physician immediately. This medication can lower blood potassium levels, so elderly patients with heart or gastrointestinal diseases should undergo regular blood tests. Rare side effects such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, gastrointestinal disturbances, and skin rashes may occur, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported to healthcare providers immediately. Furthermore, there may be interactions when taken with other medications, so if any other medications are being taken, be sure to inform healthcare providers. There may be dizziness or fatigue when driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. In case of an overdose, heart rate may slow excessively, or blood pressure may drop sharply, so the dosage should be strictly adhered to, and immediate hospital visit is necessary if abnormal symptoms occur. The safety of this medication in children has not been established, so it is advisable not to use it.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Bradycardia
  • rapid atrioventricular dissociation
  • bronchospasm
  • urticaria
  • angioedema

Mild side effects

Hyperuricemia, hypokalemia, lactose intolerance, hyponatremia, worsening of heart failure, orthostatic hypotension, chills, intermittent claudication, Raynaud's phenomenon, confusion, dizziness, headache, mood changes, nightmares, psychosis, hallucinations, sleep disturbances, thirst, nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances, elevation of transaminase levels, liver toxicity including intrahepatic cholestasis, pancreatitis, leukopenia, purpura, thrombocytopenia, sensory disturbances, cold extremities, visual disturbances, hair loss, dry eyes

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from light and air. It is best to maintain room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.