Valsartan/Amlodipine Tablet 5/80 mg

Adult dosage

Take 1 tablet once daily with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning) if possible. Administer 5/80 mg for patients whose blood pressure is not controlled with monotherapy of amlodipine 5 mg or valsartan 80 mg. Administer 5/160 mg for patients whose blood pressure is not controlled with monotherapy of amlodipine 5 mg or valsartan 160 mg.

Children's dosage

Safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric patients under 18 years of age, and administration is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken 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 allergies to any of the active ingredients or similar classes of drugs, as well as in pregnant or breastfeeding women and patients with severe kidney or liver disorders. Patients who are sodium or fluid depleted may experience hypotension, so their condition should be carefully checked before starting the medication, and blood pressure and symptoms should be closely monitored during use. Patients with high potassium levels or taking medications that can raise potassium levels should have their potassium levels frequently checked and monitored. Patients with renal vascular problems or those who have had a kidney transplant should also use this medication cautiously as kidney function may worsen. If angioedema occurs while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately, and it should not be restarted. Patients with heart failure or those recovering from a myocardial infarction should use this medication cautiously according to a doctor's advice due to the risk of changes in kidney function and hypotension. Dizziness or fatigue may occur while taking this medication, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Interactions may occur when taken with other antihypertensive medications, potassium supplements, diuretics, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), so consultation with a physician or pharmacist is recommended. It is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been adequately established.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities combined with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary retention.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• paresthesia
• lightheadedness
• tinnitus
• tachycardia
• palpitations
• syncope
• orthostatic hypotension

This medication should be stored tightly closed in a container that prevents air or moisture from entering. A storage temperature of 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature is recommended.

Appearance

Dark yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-AluX2)