Orosartan 5/160mg Tablets

Adult dose

The recommended dose for this medication is 1 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 whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy at doses of 5/80mg, 5/160mg, or 10/160mg. In patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, dose adjustment is not necessary, but in severe cases, further evaluation is required.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if used during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used in patients with an allergy to any of the major ingredients of this medication, in pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in patients with severe kidney or liver disorders. Patients with low sodium or fluid levels in the body should manage their condition before taking this medication, and should monitor blood pressure and their condition carefully while taking it. Patients with hyperkalemia should have their potassium levels frequently checked when taking this medication together with potassium supplements, as potassium levels can become dangerously high. Patients with renal vascular issues or those who have had a kidney transplant should also monitor kidney function closely when taking this medication. This medication may cause an allergic reaction known as angioedema, so if there are symptoms of swelling in the face, lips, or tongue, they should stop taking it immediately. Patients after heart failure or myocardial infarction should frequently check kidney function and blood pressure when taking this medication and be alert to the possibility of side effects, such as pulmonary edema. This medication can interact with other blood pressure medications, diuretics, potassium-sparing agents, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so it is essential to inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. Caution is needed as dizziness or fatigue may occur when driving or operating machinery. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension or reflex tachycardia may occur, requiring immediate medical intervention. It can be safely used in the elderly at standard dosing, but caution is advised based on their physical condition. Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been sufficiently established, and its use is not recommended. It is important to regularly monitor blood pressure, kidney function, and potassium levels during treatment with this medication to ensure there are no abnormalities.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Rhinitis
• influenza
• anxiety
• headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• postural dizziness
• paresthesia
• vertigo
• tinnitus

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and should be kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

Dark yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP, 300 tablets/bottle