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Amlobaltan Tablet 10/160 Milligrams

Amlobaltan Tablet 10/160 Milligrams

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Amlodipine Besylate›13.87mg / 1 tabletValsartan›160mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
신풍제약(주)
Appearance
Bright yellow, egg-shaped film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201308341 · Approved 2013.07.22 · Insurance code 648507010

Summary

Main use
Improvement in blood pressure control for essential hypertension
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
The recommended dosage for adults is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time every day (e.g. morning). When blood pressure is not controlled adequately with monotherapy of amlodipine or valsartan, it is administered as follows: - 5/80 milligrams: for patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy of amlodipine 5 milligrams or valsartan 80 milligrams.
Child dose
The safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, so administration of this medication is not recommended.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
신풍제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement in blood pressure control for essential hypertension

  • Essential hypertension
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This medication is used to effectively lower blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension who do not achieve sufficient control with monotherapy of amlodipine or valsartan. It helps to manage blood pressure stably and reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications.

How to take

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for adults is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time every day (e.g. morning). When blood pressure is not controlled adequately with monotherapy of amlodipine or valsartan, it is administered as follows: - 5/80 milligrams: for patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy of amlodipine 5 milligrams or valsartan 80 milligrams.

Child dose

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

Precautions

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication should not be given to individuals allergic to its components or to pregnant women, nursing mothers, patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment, or patients with certain heart conditions. Patients with depleted sodium or fluid levels may experience hypotension, so their condition should be thoroughly checked before use, and appropriate action must be taken if hypotension symptoms appear during treatment. Patients with high potassium levels or those taking potassium supplements should be careful to monitor potassium levels frequently to prevent abnormalities. Patients with kidney issues or those who have received a kidney transplant should closely monitor renal function while taking this medication, and should discontinue it immediately if signs of angioedema occur. Patients with heart failure or those recovering from myocardial infarction should periodically check their renal function and blood pressure changes while taking this medication and consult a healthcare professional if symptoms worsen. Be cautious of dizziness or fatigue when driving or operating machinery. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, potassium-sparing diuretics, and certain anti-inflammatory drugs, so it is important to consult a doctor or pharmacist if other medications are being taken. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not use this medication, and nursing mothers are also advised to avoid it. Safety and efficacy in children have not been sufficiently established, so use in this population is not recommended. Overdosage may result in severe hypotension or heart-related problems, so it is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosage and to notify healthcare personnel immediately if abnormal symptoms arise. It is important to consult a healthcare professional quickly if any abnormal symptoms or discomfort occur during treatment with this medication.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver dysfunction (jaundice)

Mild side effects

  • Headache
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • sensory disturbances
  • vertigo
  • tinnitus
  • tachycardia
  • palpitations
  • fainting
  • orthostatic hypotension
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  • hypotension
  • cough
  • throat and laryngeal pain
  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • thirst
  • rash
  • erythema
  • sweating
  • itching
  • joint swelling
  • low back pain
  • arthritis
  • muscle cramps
  • fatigue
  • polyuria
  • nocturia
  • erectile dysfunction
  • edema
  • peripheral edema
  • facial swelling
  • tiredness
  • flushing
  • asthenia
  • facial flushing
  • rhinitis

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

Store this medication in a tightly closed container, protected from air and moisture. It is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Bright yellow, egg-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)

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