DUEA Tablet

Adult dose

This medication is to be administered to adults only, with the dosage individualized for each patient based on the effects and tolerability of amlodipine/atorvastatin. Amlodipine (Es-Amlodipine): 5 (2.5) mg orally once daily, with an increase to a maximum of 10 (5) mg daily depending on the patient's response. Atorvastatin: For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia, the recommended initial dosage is once daily 10 mg.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to patients who are allergic to this drug or similar medications, those with severe liver dysfunction, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and patients with serious heart problems. Additionally, patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly patients, alcoholics, and those with a history of liver disease should use this medication with caution. It should also be administered cautiously to patients with muscle disorders or severe heart failure. This medication is used for the treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidemia and is generally well-tolerated; however, side effects such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, swelling, indigestion, and myalgia may occasionally occur. Rarely, there may be abnormalities in liver function or serious muscle-related adverse reactions, thus regular monitoring is necessary. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant must use appropriate contraceptive methods, and if pregnancy is confirmed, the medication should be stopped immediately. Breastfeeding women are also advised to discontinue breastfeeding while taking this medication. This medication can interact with several other drugs; therefore, if you are taking other medications, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Caution is necessary when used with drugs affecting liver function, muscle-related medications, certain antibiotics, or antifungals. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, irregular heartbeats, shock, etc., may occur, so immediate medical attention is required along with appropriate first aid. The safety of this medication in children or the elderly has not been sufficiently established, thus caution should be exercised in its use. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and transferring it to other containers is not advised as it can negatively affect the quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, severe allergic reactions, serious skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory anomalies accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden onset.

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication at room temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering. This way, the medication's ingredients will not change, and its effectiveness will be maintained.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle