Sevicar HCT Tablets 10/40/12.5 mg

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily, one tablet with or without food. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). The recommended dosages are as follows: - 5/20/12.5mg: Used for patients not adequately controlled with amlodipine/olmesartan medoxomil 5/20mg combination therapy. - 5/40/12.5mg: Used for patients not adequately controlled with amlodipine/olmesartan medoxomil 5/40mg.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years have not been established, so administration of this medication is not recommended.

This medication should not be used during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy as it can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn. If pregnancy is confirmed, treatment should be immediately discontinued. Patients with allergies to this medication or its components, or those with certain heart, kidney, or liver conditions, should not take it. This drug should also not be used if blood pressure is too low or in cases of acute heart failure. Patients with low blood volume or low sodium levels should be monitored carefully while taking this medication as hypotension may occur. Patients with compromised kidney function or those who have received a kidney transplant should have regular kidney function tests while taking this medication. Caution is also needed for patients with liver dysfunction or progressing liver cirrhosis. Patients with certain heart valve diseases or obstructive coronary artery diseases should use this drug with caution. Since this medication lowers blood pressure, it can cause dizziness or lightheadedness, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. It should be discussed with a doctor if this medication is taken with other antihypertensives, as this may increase blood pressure-lowering effects. The risk of side effects may increase when combined with lithium, certain analgesics, or specific antibiotics. Skin sensitivity to sunlight may occur, so care should be taken regarding sun protection. This medication may cause an electrolyte imbalance in the blood, necessitating regular blood tests, particularly for changes in potassium, sodium, and magnesium levels. If severe diarrhea or vomiting occurs during treatment, there is a risk of dehydration, and immediate consultation with a healthcare provider is advisable. Use of this medication is not recommended while breastfeeding, and breastfeeding should be stopped or medication discontinued if necessary. Safety and effectiveness in children under 18 years have not been established, and use is not recommended. Elderly patients may have impaired kidney or liver function and should start at a lower dose, with careful monitoring of their condition. In the case of overdose, severe hypotension or cardiac side effects may occur, requiring immediate medical attention and appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, peeling skin, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems

Mild side effects

• Peripheral edema
• headache
• dizziness
• upper respiratory tract infection
• nasopharyngitis
• urinary tract infection
• sialadenitis
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• bone marrow suppression

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Grayish-red round film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 2)/carton