Amloduel Tablet 5/20 mg (Amlodipine, Atorvastatin)

Adult dose

This medication is administered only to adults, and the dosage should be individualized based on the efficacy and tolerability of each component, Amlodipine and Atorvastatin. Amlodipine (S-Amlodipine): Administer orally once daily in doses of 5 (2.5) mg, and it may be increased to a maximum of 10 (5) mg daily based on the patient's response. Adjust as appropriate based on symptoms. Atorvastatin: The recommended initial dose is 1 time daily 1

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to those with allergies to this medication or similar drugs, severe liver dysfunction, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and patients with muscle disorders. Furthermore, patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly individuals, alcoholics, and those with a history of liver disease should be particularly cautious when using this medication. Patients at risk for muscle-related diseases should undergo muscle enzyme testing before administration. This medication is used to treat hypertension and hyperlipidemia and is generally well-tolerated, but occasionally side effects such as fatigue, edema, dizziness, headache, indigestion, and myalgia may occur. Rarely, symptoms such as skin rash or liver dysfunction can arise, so patients should notify healthcare professionals immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. Pregnant women should avoid this medication due to potential risks to the fetus and must ensure contraceptive measures are taken; if pregnancy is confirmed, administration should be stopped immediately. Nursing mothers are also advised to refrain from nursing while taking this medication. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking any other medications, it is essential to inform your healthcare provider, especially if using drugs that affect liver metabolism or muscle function. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, shock, or cardiac problems may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment; this medication is not removed by hemodialysis, so specific treatment may be required. The safety for children and the elderly has not been adequately verified, thus caution is required during use, and it should be stored out of reach of children, avoiding transfer to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe allergic reactions, severe rash accompanied by fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues associated with cough and fever, jaundice, systemic lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache

Mild side effects

• Flushing
• fatigue
• edema
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• weakness

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is also important to store it away from direct sunlight in a cool place, between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle