Medication info

Abask Tablet 5/10 mg

Prescription medicationTablet경구Expired
Ingredient · strength
Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate›10.85mg / 1 tabletAmlodipine Besylate›6.94mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
진양제약(주)
Appearance
White oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201401172 · Approved 2014.03.14

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.03.14. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of hypertension and myocardial ischemia, reduction of cardiovascular risk
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Amlodipine: 5 mg orally once daily; the dose may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg per day depending on the patient's response. Adjust according to symptoms. Atorvastatin: Administered 10 mg to 80 mg once daily at any time during the day, regardless of meals, with individualized dosing based on treatment goals and response. The starting dose is 10 mg once daily, and if necessary, it may be increased to 20

Ingredients

Manufacturer
진양제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of hypertension and myocardial ischemia, reduction of cardiovascular risk

  • Hypertension
  • fixed obstruction of coronary artery
  • vasospasm of coronary blood vessels
  • vasoconstriction
  • myocardial ischemia
  • angina
  • coronary artery disease
  • myocardial infarction
  • stroke
  • chronic stable angina
  • retinopathy
  • albuminuria
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This medicine is used for patients who need to administer both amlodipine and atorvastatin simultaneously. Amlodipine helps treat hypertension and myocardial ischemia caused by stable or variant angina. Additionally, it reduces the risk of hospitalization for angina in patients with coronary artery disease and the risk of vascular interventions. Atorvastatin is effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and angina while improving blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It is particularly helpful in treating patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and dyslipidemia, as well as reducing hospitalization risks in heart failure patients. This medicine is used to treat hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and dyslipidemia.

How to take

Adult dose

Amlodipine: 5 mg orally once daily; the dose may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg per day depending on the patient's response. Adjust according to symptoms. Atorvastatin: Administered 10 mg to 80 mg once daily at any time during the day, regardless of meals, with individualized dosing based on treatment goals and response. The starting dose is 10 mg once daily, and if necessary, it may be increased to 20

Precautions

This medicine should not be used in certain patients. For instance, it should not be given to patients with allergies to this drug or similar medications, patients with severely impaired liver function, pregnant or nursing women, patients with muscle diseases, or patients with severe heart problems or in shock. Additionally, caution is required for patients with severely impaired kidney function, the elderly, those with alcohol addiction, and patients with a history of liver disease while using this medicine. In particular, patients at risk of muscle damage should undergo muscle-related tests before treatment and should be closely monitored during treatment. While this medicine is generally well tolerated, side effects such as facial flushing, fatigue, edema, dizziness, headache, and dyspepsia may occur. Rarely, symptoms such as myalgia, liver dysfunction, rash, and allergic reactions may appear, so any unusual symptoms should be promptly reported to a physician. This medicine may pose risks to pregnant women, so women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraception, and if pregnancy is confirmed, they should stop taking it immediately. Nursing women are also advised to discontinue breastfeeding while taking this medication. This medicine can interact with several other drugs, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking. Caution is particularly needed when used in combination with specific antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, antihypertensives, and anticoagulants. In case of overdose, severe symptoms such as low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. This medicine has not been adequately studied for safety and efficacy in children and the elderly, so it should be used cautiously in these age groups. Finally, this medicine should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and kept out of reach of children; transferring it to another container should be avoided.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, toxic epidermal necrolysis, mucosal skin syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, respiratory distress, asthma, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), liver dysfunction, extreme lethargy

Mild side effects

  • Flushing
  • fatigue
  • edema
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • drowsiness
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • weakness
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  • lethargy
  • pain
  • weight gain/loss
  • hypotension
  • vasculitis
  • muscle tension
  • sensory loss/abnormal sensation
  • peripheral neuropathy
  • syncope
  • dysgeusia
  • tremors
  • extrapyramidal disorder
  • erectile dysfunction
  • gynecomastia
  • changes in bowel habits
  • dry mouth
  • dyspepsia
  • gingival hyperplasia
  • gum proliferation
  • pancreatitis
  • vomiting
  • hyperglycemia
  • arthralgia
  • low back pain
  • muscle cramps
  • muscle

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medicine should be stored at a temperature between 15 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius and kept in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering. This helps maintain the medicine's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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