Medication info
Exromax 5/160 mg

Exromax 5/160 mg

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Valsartan›160mg / 1 tabletAmlodipine Besylate›6.94mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)비씨월드제약
Appearance
Dark yellow oblong film-coated tablet
Packaging
28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP×2)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201308549 · Approved 2013.07.31 · Insurance code 653102740

Summary

Main use
Improvement of blood pressure control in essential hypertension through the combination of amlodipine and valsartan
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
The recommended dosage of this medication is 1 tablet once a day, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). For patients with kidney impairment, no dosage adjustment is needed for mild to moderate cases, but it should not be taken by patients with severe kidney impairment or end-stage renal disease. For liver impairment, the daily dose of valsartan should not exceed 80 mg, and it should not be administered to patients with severe liver impairment.
Child dose
Safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric patients under 18 years of age, so its use is not recommended.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)비씨월드제약

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of blood pressure control in essential hypertension through the combination of amlodipine and valsartan

  • Essential hypertension
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This medication can be an effective treatment option for patients with essential hypertension who find it difficult to control blood pressure with either amlodipine or valsartan alone. This medication dilates blood vessels and stabilizes blood pressure due to the action of both components. Taking this medication when blood pressure is not adequately controlled can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications. Therefore, it is used as an effective medication for the treatment of essential hypertension.

How to take

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is 1 tablet once a day, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). For patients with kidney impairment, no dosage adjustment is needed for mild to moderate cases, but it should not be taken by patients with severe kidney impairment or end-stage renal disease. For liver impairment, the daily dose of valsartan should not exceed 80 mg, and it should not be administered to patients with severe liver impairment.

Child dose

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

Precautions

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. People who are allergic to the main ingredients of this medication or similar substances, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with severe kidney or liver diseases should not take this medication. Patients with specific conditions, such as hypotension, hyperkalemia, kidney problems, angioedema, or heart failure, should consult a doctor before taking this medication and should use it with caution. This medication may cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, swelling, low blood pressure, skin rash, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to medical personnel. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or fatigue may occur. Interactions may occur if this medication is taken with other antihypertensives, potassium supplements, diuretics, or certain anti-inflammatory drugs, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist before use. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not take this medication, and breastfeeding women should also avoid its use. This medication is not recommended for children under 18 years of age. In case of overdose, symptoms such as dizziness, severe low blood pressure, and abnormal heart rate may occur, so the prescribed dosage should be strictly followed, and immediate medical attention should be sought if unusual symptoms appear.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), severe lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, coma

Mild side effects

  • Headache
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • orthostatic dizziness
  • sensory disturbances
  • vertigo
  • tinnitus
  • tachycardia
  • palpitations
  • syncope
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  • orthostatic hypotension
  • hypotension
  • cough
  • pharyngeal and laryngeal pain
  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • dry mouth
  • rash
  • erythema
  • sweating
  • itching
  • joint swelling
  • low back pain
  • arthritis
  • muscle cramps
  • weakness
  • polyuria
  • nocturia
  • erectile dysfunction
  • swelling
  • angioedema
  • facial swelling
  • peripheral edema
  • fatigue
  • flushing
  • asthenia

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The storage temperature should be suitable at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees. Avoid storing in excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Dark yellow oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP×2)

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