Expol Tablet 5/160mg (Amlodipine, Valsartan)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is one tablet once daily, to be 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 of age have not been established, hence the administration of this medication is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn when used during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients who are allergic to any of the active ingredients or similar components, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe kidney or liver impairment, and those with certain heart conditions should not take this medication. Patients with low sodium or fluid levels in the body may experience hypotension, so it's essential to check their condition before taking this medication and to monitor their blood pressure and condition closely during treatment. Patients with high potassium levels or poor kidney function should frequently check their potassium levels while using this medication, and medication adjustments may be necessary if required. When administering this medication to patients after heart failure or myocardial infarction, kidney function and blood pressure changes must be monitored closely, and it should be used cautiously in patients with severe heart failure. Symptoms such as dizziness, headache, swelling, hypotension, etc., may occur while taking this medication, so if unusual symptoms appear, consult a physician. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or fatigue may occur. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, so if you are taking any current medications, be sure to inform your physician or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should not use this medication, and it is also advisable to avoid it while breastfeeding. Safety and effectiveness in children under 18 years of age have not been sufficiently established, so its use is not recommended. In case of overdose, hypotension, dizziness, arrhythmias, etc., may occur, and you should visit a medical facility immediately for appropriate treatment if necessary.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• sensory disturbances
• light-headedness
• tinnitus
• tachycardia
• palpitations
• fainting
• orthostatic hypotension

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Dark yellow rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

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