Rovatin Tablet 20/80 Milligrams

Adult dose

Essential hypertension: It is recommended to take this medication with water during meals or in between meals. Taking it at the same time daily (e.g., in the morning) is encouraged. Adults: A single oral dose of 80 mg per day is recommended, and if blood pressure control is insufficient, it can be increased up to 160 mg per day, with a maximum of 320 mg. Heart failure: Starting with two doses of 40 mg per day, it can be increased to 80 mg or 160 mg as needed.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in children and adolescents under the age of 18 have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus particularly during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, and should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Women of childbearing age should ensure appropriate contraceptive methods are used before taking this medication and should not take it during pregnancy. Patients with severe liver impairment or specific liver diseases should not use this medication. Patients with muscle-related disorders or a history of hereditary angioedema should also avoid this medication. Patients with severely impaired renal function or specific kidney diseases are prohibited from taking this medication. This medication should be used cautiously in the elderly, patients with hyperkalemia, and those with mild liver impairment, and regular monitoring of liver and kidney functions may be necessary. If muscle pain or weakness occurs while taking this medication, consultation with a physician should be sought immediately, and discontinuation may be warranted if muscle damage is suspected. There may be potential interactions when used in conjunction with other antihypertensives or diuretics, and healthcare professionals' guidance should be followed. Rare but serious adverse effects such as interstitial lung disease, liver damage, severe skin reactions, etc., may occur, so any abnormal symptoms should be reported to a healthcare facility immediately. Use in children and adolescents is not recommended as safety and efficacy have not been established. In the case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, immediate medical assistance is required, and treatment must be provided according to symptoms. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, pharynx, tongue, etc.), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral or ocular mucous membranes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory anomalies with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headaches

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, indigestion, nausea, constipation, asthenia, chest pain, rash, itching, conjunctival hemorrhage, increased serum aminotransferase (AST, ALT) levels, increased serum creatine phosphokinase, increased serum potassium, increased gamma-glutamyl transferase, musculoskeletal stiffness, limb pain, sensory impairment, anxiety, upper respiratory infection, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, oral hemorrhage, vomiting, increased blood sugar, increased triglycerides, hypercholesterolemia

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in an opaque container. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, to help maintain its effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Brown round film-coated tablets

Package unit

56 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 4)