Carodiet Tablets 5mg/20mg

Adult dose

Amlodipine (as Es Amlodipine) should be taken orally once a day at a starting dose of 5 (2.5) mg, which can be increased up to a maximum of 10 (5) mg per day based on the patient's response. The recommended starting dose of atorvastatin is 10 mg taken orally once daily. If more reduction in LDL cholesterol is needed, it can be started at 20 mg or 40 mg taken once daily. This medication is prescribed in a dosage range of 10 mg to 80 mg once daily.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this medication or similar medications, those with severe liver dysfunction, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and patients with severe muscle diseases or severe heart conditions should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with very poor kidney function, the elderly, individuals with a history of alcohol addiction, and those with liver disease need to be particularly cautious when using this medication. Patients at risk for muscle-related diseases should undergo testing of muscle enzyme levels before treatment. During treatment with this medication, symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, dizziness, headache, indigestion, and muscle pain may occur, and there is a risk of liver dysfunction or muscle disease, necessitating regular check-ups. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication and should use appropriate contraception. Breastfeeding women should also avoid this medication. This medication may interact with other drugs, so caution is necessary, especially when taking medications that affect liver metabolism or those that may influence muscle function. In case of overdose, there is a risk of severe hypotension, shock, or diminished cardiac function, necessitating immediate consultation with healthcare professionals and possibly aggressive treatment. The safety of this medication in children and the elderly has not been sufficiently established, so it is essential to follow expert guidelines when using it. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, high fever accompanied by severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, breath difficulties, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

• Flushing
• fatigue
• swelling
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• weakness

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle