Expoten Tablets 5/160mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage 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).

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years old have not been established, so administration of this medication 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. Patients with hypersensitivity to this drug, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe kidney or liver disease, and those with certain heart conditions should not use it. Patients with fluid or sodium depletion must have their condition corrected before taking this medication, and blood pressure and physical condition must be closely monitored during treatment. In patients with high potassium levels or those taking medications that can increase potassium levels, potassium levels should be frequently checked. Patients with impaired kidney function, kidney transplant recipients, or a history of angioedema should exercise special caution when using this medication. Patients with heart conditions such as heart failure or after myocardial infarction, and those with angina need careful monitoring during treatment, as symptoms may worsen in some patients. This medication lowers blood pressure, and side effects such as dizziness, headaches, swelling, and hypotension may occur. If symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery due to possible dizziness or drowsiness. When used in combination with other antihypertensives, potassium supplements, NSAIDs, etc., there may be drug interactions, so inform your doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult healthcare professionals before taking this medication, and breastfeeding women should also avoid taking it. Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been sufficiently established, so it is not recommended. Overdose may lead to excessively low blood pressure, so strictly adhere to dosing instructions and report any unusual symptoms to healthcare professionals immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory anomalies accompanied by cough+fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• orthostatic dizziness
• sensory disturbances
• vertigo
• tinnitus
• tachycardia
• palpitations
• syncope

Keep this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature).

Appearance

Dark yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle