Exarlowjeong 5/80 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). It is advisable to adjust the dosage with individual components (amlodipine or valsartan), and if blood pressure is not controlled with monotherapy, the respective dosages (5/80 mg, 5/160 mg, 10/160 mg) should be administered. For patients with renal impairment, dosage adjustment is not necessary for mild to moderate impairment.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years have not been established, and use is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. This medication should not be used in individuals allergic to its components, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with severe kidney or liver disease, patients with certain heart conditions or in shock. In patients who are low in sodium or body fluids, hypotension may occur, so it is important to check their status before taking and to monitor carefully during treatment. Patients with high potassium levels should have their potassium levels checked frequently when taking this medication alongside potassium-increasing medications, and patients with kidney issues or those undergoing kidney transplants should use this medication cautiously. If symptoms of angioedema, particularly swelling of the face and neck, occur during treatment with this medication, it should be discontinued immediately and medical advice sought. Patients with heart failure or those who have had a myocardial infarction should periodically check kidney function and blood pressure changes while taking this medication, and patients with angina or heart valve disease should also exercise caution. This medication may interact with other blood pressure medications, particularly certain diuretics, potassium-sparing agents, NSAIDs, as well as some antibiotics or heart medications, so it is important to consult with healthcare professionals when taking these. Dizziness or fatigue may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is needed. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should avoid taking this medication, and it is also advisable for breastfeeding women to avoid it. This medication is not recommended for patients under 18 years old as safety and efficacy have not been adequately established.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, breathing difficulty with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances,

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• influenza
• anxiety
• headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• orthostatic dizziness
• paresthesia
• vertigo
• tinnitus

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature.

Appearance

Dark yellow, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP×2)