Expol Tablet 5/80mg (Amlodipine, Valsartan)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning) whenever possible.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with allergies to any of the components of this medication or similar class drugs should not take it. Pregnant or nursing women, patients with severe kidney or liver disease, and patients with a history of certain heart diseases or angioedema should also avoid taking this medication. In patients with low sodium or fluid levels in the body, hypotension may occur, so it is important to carefully check the patient's condition before taking this medication and to monitor blood pressure closely during treatment. Patients with high potassium levels should be cautious when taking this medication with other drugs that may increase potassium, and should regularly check serum potassium levels. For patients with renal impairment or kidney transplant recipients, the safety of this medication has not been sufficiently established, so caution is advised. If symptoms of angioedema occur, discontinue the medication immediately and do not re-administer it; patients after heart failure or myocardial infarction should also use this medication with caution. This medication may cause dizziness or fatigue when driving or operating machinery, so care is necessary. Some patients may experience side effects such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, paresthesia, vertigo, tinnitus, tachycardia, palpitations, syncope, orthostatic hypotension, hypotension, cough, throat and laryngeal pain, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, thirst, rash, erythema, sweating, itching, joint swelling, back pain, arthritis, muscle spasms, weakness, frequent urination, polyuria, erectile dysfunction, edema, sacral edema, facial swelling, peripheral edema, fatigue, flushing, asthenia, and facial flushing; if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult with healthcare professionals. This medication can interact with other blood pressure medications, potassium supplements, and certain anti-inflammatory drugs, so it is essential to inform the healthcare provider about any other medications being taken. Women planning to become pregnant or who are pregnant should not take this medication, and nursing mothers should also avoid it. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been sufficiently established in children under 18 years of age, so its use is not recommended.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever accompanied respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), significant lethargy, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden changes

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, avoiding areas that are too hot or too cold.

Appearance

Dark yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-Alu pack * 2)