Atoridipin Tablets

Adult dose

This medication is prescribed only for adults, and the dosage should be individualized for each patient based on the efficacy and tolerability of amlodipine/atorvastatin for each component. Amlodipine (esamlodipine): Administer orally once daily at a dose of 5 (2.5) mg, which can be increased up to a maximum of 10 (5) mg daily based on the patient's response. The dosage should be adjusted as necessary based on symptoms. Atorvastatin: - Primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this medication or similar ingredients, those with severe liver dysfunction, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, nursing women, patients with muscle disorders, and patients with severe cardiac problems or hypotension may be at risk if they take this medication. Additionally, patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly individuals, alcoholics, or those with a history of liver disease should use this medication with caution, and patients at high risk of muscle damage should be administered after confirming their condition through muscle-related tests. This medication generally has good tolerability; however, some patients may experience symptoms such as facial flushing, fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, dyspepsia. Rarely, side effects such as muscle pain, liver function abnormalities, allergic reactions, or skin rashes have also been reported. If symptoms of liver dysfunction or muscle pain or weakness occur, immediate consultation with medical personnel is necessary, and regular liver function and muscle-related tests should be performed. This medication may interact with several drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist. Grapefruit juice may also impact the efficacy of this medication, so excessive intake should be avoided. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and fertile women should ensure appropriate contraception while on this medication. The safety for children and the elderly has not been sufficiently established, necessitating special caution. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop excessively or cardiac problems may arise; immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and not be transferred to another container for safety, and care should be taken to maintain quality during storage.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe swelling (edema), skin peeling, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, liver abnormalities (jaundice), yellowing of the skin or eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly reduced urine output, generalized severe swelling, associated hypertension, hepatitis, jaundice, toxic epidermal necrolysis, angioedema, hemorrhage

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White or pale yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle