Cordyone 5mg/10mg

Adult dose

Adults: Amlodipine (as S-amlodipine) 5 (2.5) mg orally once daily, can be increased to a maximum of 10 (5) mg daily according to patient response. Atorvastatin is started at 10 mg once daily, and can be increased to 20 mg or 40 mg as needed. The dosage range for atorvastatin is 10 mg to 80 mg once daily, and it can be taken at any time of day regardless of meals.

This medication may not be suitable for certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to patients who are allergic to this medication or similar ingredients, have severely impaired liver function, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have muscle disorders. Additionally, patients with severely decreased kidney function, elderly patients, or those with a history of heavy alcohol consumption or liver disease should use this medication with caution. This drug is primarily used to lower blood pressure and control cholesterol; it is well tolerated in most patients but can occasionally cause side effects like skin rash, dizziness, digestive disorders, or muscle pain. If symptoms like muscle pain or weakness occur, you should immediately inform a doctor, and if liver dysfunction is suspected, regular blood tests are necessary. This drug can interact with various other medications, so you must inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications you are currently taking. Women who could become pregnant must use effective contraception during treatment and should immediately stop the treatment if pregnancy is confirmed. It is also recommended that breastfeeding women discontinue breastfeeding while taking this medication. The safety of this medication in children and the elderly has not been sufficiently established, so caution is needed. In cases of overdose, blood pressure may drop excessively or heart problems may occur, so if symptoms arise, you must go to the hospital immediately. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to a different container.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema
• Chest tightness, chest pain
• Difficulty breathing, dyspnea, asthma attack
• Cold sweat
• Pallor
• Severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes
• Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), hepatitis, fulminant hepatitis, post-hepatitic symptoms, liver dysfunction
• Sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache
• Seizure

Mild side effects

• Cardiovascular: Flushing, palpitations, hypotension, vasculitis
• General: Fatigue, edema, weakness, lethargy, pain, weight gain/loss
• Nervous system: Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, muscle rigidity, sensory loss/alters, peripheral neuropathy, syncope, dysgeusia, tremor, extrapyramidal disorders, insomnia, mood changes, nightmares, amnesia, depression, drowsiness, forgetfulness, abnormal dreams, decreased libido, emotional instability, motor coordination ataxia, torticollis, facial paralysis, hyperkinesia

This medication should be stored at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C, and it is important to keep it in a well-closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle