Aiduet Tablets 5mg/10mg

Adult dose

This medication is for adult use only. Amlodipine (Esamlodipine): Administered orally once daily at 5 (2.5) mg, the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 10 (5) mg daily based on the patient’s response. Atorvastatin: - Primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia patients: The recommended initial dose is 10 mg once daily, and in cases requiring more reduction in LDL cholesterol levels, doses of 20 mg or 40 mg once daily may be initiated depending on the situation.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it is contraindicated for patients who have allergies to this medication or similar classes of drugs, those with severely impaired liver function, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing mothers, and patients with severe cardiac problems or muscle disorders. Additionally, patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly individuals, those who consume excessive alcohol, patients with a history of liver disease, and those at high risk of muscle damage should use this medication with caution. This medication generally has good tolerability, but side effects such as flushing, fatigue, edema, dizziness, headaches, and dyspepsia may occur. Rarely, muscle pain, liver function abnormalities, and skin rashes have also been reported. This medication may interact with several other drugs, so patients taking other medications must consult with a doctor or pharmacist. Special caution is needed when co-administering drugs that affect liver function or increase the risk of muscle damage. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this medication, and women planning to become pregnant should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication. The safety for children or elderly individuals has not been fully established, so special attention is required. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, cardiac issues, or muscle damage may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention, with treatment depending on symptoms. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches.

Mild side effects

• Flushing
• fatigue
• edema
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headaches
• drowsiness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• weakness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is best kept at room temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle