Cozalex Q Tab 10/50 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advised to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). Usually, this drug is administered at a dose of 5/50 mg once daily, and if blood pressure is not sufficiently controlled after 2 weeks of administration, the dosage may be increased to 10/50 mg once daily.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy in pediatric patients aged under 18 years have not been established, and the administration of this drug is not recommended.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus, especially after the second trimester of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Care should be taken in patients with reduced effective blood volume, such as those taking diuretics, as symptoms of hypotension may occur. This drug should not be administered to patients with allergies to its components or similar medications, severe liver dysfunction, aortic stenosis, or in shock. Patients with diabetes or moderate to severe renal impairment should avoid use, as it poses risks when combined with certain medications. Due to blood pressure-lowering effects, dizziness may occur, so driving or operating hazardous machinery should be avoided. Care should be taken when this drug is taken with potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, etc., as it may cause dangerously high blood potassium levels. Adverse reactions such as dizziness, headache, edema, palpitations, skin rash, and difficulty breathing may occur, and if symptoms are severe, consultation with a healthcare professional is advised. Elderly patients, especially those over 75 years, require initial dose adjustments for this medication; inadequate starting doses may increase the risk of side effects. Patients with reduced liver or kidney function require regular monitoring before and after taking this medication, and any abnormal signs should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. This medication is not recommended for children, as safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, tachycardia, and deterioration of heart and respiratory function may occur, requiring immediate emergency assistance. It is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice while taking this medication and to be cautious of interactions when combined with other antihypertensive medications. Breastfeeding women should preferably avoid taking this medication, and if necessary, should consult with a healthcare professional. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and care should be taken not to transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/conjunctival mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, breathing problems, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), pronounced lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to preserve the effectiveness of the drug for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle