Amozalatan Tablet 5/100 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advised to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). Typically, 5/50 mg of this medication is administered once daily, and if blood pressure is not adequately controlled after 2 weeks of administration, the dose may be increased to 10/50 mg once daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy for pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, hence the use of this medication is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Taking this medication during pregnancy can lead to various dangerous symptoms such as decreased fetal kidney function, hypotension, skull formation abnormalities, and decreased amniotic fluid. Patients with reduced effective blood volume, such as those on diuretics, should stabilize their condition before taking this medication and it's preferable to avoid it. Patients who are allergic to any of the components of this medication, pregnant or nursing women, patients with severe liver function impairment, patients with severe aortic stenosis, and patients in shock should not take this medication. Dizziness may occur due to blood pressure lowering, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication may affect liver and kidney function, so patients with liver or kidney disease should consult their doctor before taking it. Additionally, there is a risk of hyperkalemia, so potassium levels should be closely monitored when used in conjunction with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics. During treatment with this medication, combining it with other antihypertensive drugs may enhance effectiveness, so it should be done under a doctor's supervision. It is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years as safety and efficacy have not been established. Elderly patients, especially those over 75 years, may require dosage adjustments, so caution is needed during initial administration. In case of overdose, severe hypotension and tachycardia may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. Taking this medication with grapefruit juice may increase the blood pressure-lowering effect, so it's advisable to avoid grapefruit juice. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult their doctor before taking this medication, and nursing mothers should avoid it. Keep this medication out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to another container.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blistering, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, altered consciousness, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• weakness
• chest discomfort
• chest pain
• early satiety
• peripheral edema
• depressed edema
• abdominal discomfort

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is advisable to keep the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Pale pink rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle