Megafor-5/80mg

Adult dosage

The recommended dosage of this medication is 1 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) if possible.

Children's dosage

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients who are allergic to the ingredients of this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe kidney or liver diseases, and those with a history of certain heart diseases or angioedema should not take this medication. Patients with fluid or sodium depletion, hyperkalemia, renal artery stenosis, recent kidney transplant recipients, and patients after heart failure or myocardial infarction should use this medication with caution and require close monitoring by a physician. While taking this medication, various side effects such as headache, dizziness, swelling, hypotension, cough, and skin rash may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms arise, immediate consultation with medical personnel is necessary. Dizziness or fatigue may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, diuretics, potassium supplements, certain antibiotics, grapefruit juice, etc., so it is essential to inform if taking other medications. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not use this medication, and breastfeeding women should also avoid it. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children under 18 years have not been sufficiently established, and its use is not recommended. Elderly patients can be administered the same dosage as adults, but their physical condition should be closely monitored. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or heart problems may occur, so the prescribed dosage must be strictly followed. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels while taking this medication is important to confirm any abnormalities.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision problems, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• sensory disturbances
• lightheadedness
• tinnitus
• tachycardia
• palpitations
• syncope
• orthostatic hypotension

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture ingress, and the storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Dark yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP package × 2), 30 tablets/bottle