Olodipine 10/40 mg (Amlodipine, Olmesartan Medoxomil)

Adult dose

This drug is taken as 1 tablet once daily with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., morning). The recommended dosages are as follows: - 5/20 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with Amlodipine 5 mg or Olmesartan Medoxomil 20 mg monotherapy. - 10/20 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with Olmesartan Medoxomil 20 mg monotherapy.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients under 18 years have not been established.

This drug should not be used during pregnancy due to the potential for serious harm to the fetus during the second and third trimesters. Individuals with allergies to this drug or similar medications, pregnant or nursing women, those with severe liver disease or certain heart conditions, patients undergoing dialysis, those in a state of shock, or patients with specific types of diabetes should not take this medication. Patients with hypotension or a severe risk of rapid vascular dilation, as well as those with severe heart disease or impaired kidney function, and patients with decreased liver function should use this medication with caution. Various side effects, such as dizziness, headache, hypotension, edema, indigestion, and rash may occur, so any abnormal symptoms should be discussed with a physician immediately. In particular, if blood pressure drops too low or heartbeats become irregular, appropriate treatment is needed. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is important to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking. If this drug is taken during pregnancy, it may pose a risk to the fetus, so stop taking it immediately if pregnancy is confirmed and consult a healthcare provider. Nursing women should discontinue breastfeeding or stop taking this medication, as it may be transmitted through breast milk and affect the baby. It is recommended that children under 18 years of age not take this medication as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Elderly patients should adjust the dosage and be monitored closely due to a slower metabolism of the drug caused by decreased kidney and liver function. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension and heart rhythm abnormalities may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container away from direct sunlight and moisture, and transferring it to another container should be avoided.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough with fever and respiratory abnormalities, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• vasodilation
• flushing
• fatigue
• edema
• palpitations
• nausea
• vomiting

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Brownish-red round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu x 3)