Levacam Tablet 20/160 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet once a day, taken with water at least 15 minutes before a meal. It is advised to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). It is recommended to adjust the dosage with Lercanidipine before administration, and if blood pressure control is not achieved, this medication may be administered stepwise based on dosage. Dose adjustments and caution are required for patients with kidney disease, liver dysfunction, and the elderly.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication for pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, and its use is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm or death to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with a known allergy to this medication or its components, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with severe liver or kidney disease, and patients with certain heart conditions should not take this medication. Elderly patients, patients with high potassium levels, patients with impaired liver function, and patients with heart or kidney disease should take this medication with caution and monitor their condition closely as advised by a physician. This medication may cause various side effects such as headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, palpitations, skin rash, cough, etc., so if unusual symptoms appear, consult a healthcare professional immediately. During the initial stages of treatment, blood pressure may drop sharply, leading to dizziness or fainting; therefore, caution is advised, especially for patients taking diuretics or those with fluid depletion. Drug interactions may occur if taken with other antihypertensive medications or specific drugs, so inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you are taking. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not use this medication, and it is advisable to avoid it while breastfeeding. Safety and efficacy have not been established for children or adolescents under 18 years of age, and its use is not recommended in this population. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension, decreased consciousness, shock, etc. may occur, so it is important to adhere to the prescribed dosage and seek emergency care if unusual symptoms appear. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), cold sweat, palpitations, chest pain, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, increased serum creatinine, liver dysfunction (increased liver aminotransferase, liver impairment), intestinal vascular edema, elevated blood pressure, acute kidney failure, significantly reduced urine output, confusion, delirium, severe neurological symptoms (headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, visual disturbances, paralysis), hypotension, fainting, vascular edema, heart failure, myocardial infarction

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• anxiety
• insomnia
• dyspepsia
• diarrhea
• gastritis
• upper abdominal pain
• nausea
• palpitations

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture and should be kept at a safe temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained, and deterioration can be prevented.

Appearance

Pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 10)