VD Fin Tablets 5/160mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). For patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, dose adjustments are not necessary, but it should not be administered to patients with severe renal impairment or those on dialysis. For patients with moderate renal impairment, monitoring of potassium levels and creatinine is recommended. Patients with liver impairment

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to this medication or similar drugs, pregnant women, or nursing mothers should not take this medication. It is also safe not to use this medication for patients with severe renal or liver impairment, certain cardiac conditions, or a history of angioedema. Patients who are depleted of sodium or fluids in the body should correct these conditions before taking this medication, and if symptoms of hypotension occur during treatment, appropriate measures should be taken immediately. Patients with high potassium levels should use caution when taking this medication alongside drugs that can increase potassium levels and should frequently monitor blood potassium levels. Patients with renal artery stenosis or those who have recently undergone kidney transplantation should use this medication cautiously due to the risk of renal function deterioration. If symptoms of angioedema, such as swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, occur during medication use, it should be stopped immediately, and medical consultation should be sought. Patients with heart failure or after a myocardial infarction should regularly monitor kidney function and blood pressure while taking this medication and should inform healthcare providers if symptoms worsen. This medication is not recommended for use in children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or fatigue may occur. Overdosing on this medication can lead to severe hypotension or cardiac arrhythmias; therefore, the prescribed dosage must be strictly followed, and medical attention should be sought immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive drugs, potassium supplements, diuretics, certain antibiotics, and medications that affect liver function; thus, any other medications being taken should be disclosed to a healthcare provider. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, and nursing mothers should consult a physician before taking this medication and should avoid it during pregnancy.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in the oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever-related respiratory issues, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• paresthesia
• light-headedness
• tinnitus
• tachycardia
• palpitations
• syncope
• orthostatic hypotension

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Dark yellow, oblong film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3]