Carodiet Tablets 5mg/10mg

Adult dose

As Amlodipine (Esamolodipine), take 5 (2.5) mg orally once daily, which may be increased to a maximum of 10 (5) mg daily based on patient response. Adjust dosage appropriately based on symptoms. Atorvastatin's recommended initial dose is 10 mg orally once daily; for patients who require more significant LDL cholesterol reduction, it may be started at 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The treatment range is once daily 1

This medication should not be used in specific patients. For example, patients allergic to this drug or similar ingredients, patients with severe liver dysfunction, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and patients with severe muscle disorders should not be treated with this medication. Moreover, patients with severely impaired kidney function or elderly patients, alcoholics, and those with a history of liver disease should use this medication with caution. Patients at risk of muscle-related disorders should check their muscle condition through blood tests prior to treatment. This medication is generally well tolerated; however, side effects may include facial flushing due to vasodilation, fatigue, edema, headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, among others. Rarely, liver dysfunction, muscle pain, skin rashes, and allergic reactions may occur. If symptoms are severe or persistent, consultation with a physician is recommended. Liver function tests should be conducted regularly, and if liver dysfunction is suspected, administration should be discontinued. Additionally, if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness manifest, medical personnel should be informed immediately. Women of childbearing potential should take appropriate contraceptive measures during the use of this medication, and if pregnancy is confirmed, administration should be stopped immediately. It is advisable for breastfeeding women not to take this medication. This medication may interact with various other drugs; therefore, if other medications are being taken, it is important to inform medical personnel. Caution is particularly necessary when used with drugs that affect enzymes that metabolize medications in the liver or drugs that can influence muscle function. In the event of overdose, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmia, or even shock may occur, requiring immediate emergency care. The effects of this medication last a long time, so the condition should be closely observed even after discontinuation. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been sufficiently confirmed in children or the elderly, so it should be used cautiously in these patients. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, asthma attacks, respiratory difficulty, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, cough with fever indicating respiratory distress, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden and severe

Mild side effects

• Flushing
• fatigue
• edema
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• malaise

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent the entry of air or moisture, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle