Lipodipin Tablet 5/10 mg

Adult dose

For Amlodipine (as Es-Amlodipine), administer 5 (2.5) mg orally once daily, and may increase up to a maximum of 10 (5) mg daily based on the patient's response. Atorvastatin is administered at a dose range of 10 mg to 80 mg once daily at any time of day regardless of meals, adjusting according to treatment goals and responses.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to this drug or similar components should avoid taking it. It is also advisable not to use this medication in patients with severely impaired liver function or active liver disease. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women, should not take this medication. Patients with muscle-related diseases should also exercise caution. Patients with severe aortic stenosis or in shock, those within one month of myocardial infarction, and those with unstable angina should not use this medication either. Furthermore, patients currently taking certain antiviral medications should avoid this drug. This medication should be used with caution in patients with severely impaired renal function, the elderly, alcoholics, or those with a history of liver disease. Patients at high risk of muscle damage should have muscle enzyme levels examined prior to administration. Patients in acute heart failure or hypertensive crises should also be cautioned, as well as those with slightly impaired liver function or severe myasthenia gravis. Various side effects may occur while taking this medication. Most are mild to moderate and may include facial flushing, fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, nausea, weakness, lethargy, pain, weight gain/loss, hypotension, vasculitis, muscle tension, sensory loss/abnormal sensations, peripheral neuropathy, fainting, altered taste, tremors, extrapyramidal disorders, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, changes in bowel habits, dry mouth, indigestion, gingival hypertrophy, gum hyperplasia, pancreatitis, vomiting, hyperglycemia, arthralgia, low back pain, muscle cramps. Serious side effects such as urticaria, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions (severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain), yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, seizures, mental confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, generalized severe swelling accompanied by increased blood pressure, severe edema or urinary issues, chest pain, anxiety may rarely occur, thus if symptoms present, immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so dosage adjustments are required in patients with impaired liver function, and regular liver function tests should be performed. Pregnant women should avoid taking this drug, as it may pose risks to the fetus, hence effective contraception is essential, and if pregnancy is confirmed, discontinuation should occur immediately. Breastfeeding women should also refrain from taking this medication for safety. The safety of this medication for children and the elderly has not been adequately confirmed, hence caution is warranted. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, shock, and cardiac dysfunction may appear, requiring immediate hospital treatment. Hemodialysis is not particularly effective in removing this medication, hence professional treatment is needed. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, it is crucial to inform your physician or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking. Caution is particularly necessary when taken with specific antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and some antiviral drugs. To use this medication safely, regular liver function tests, muscle enzyme tests, and immediate consultation with healthcare providers upon the occurrence of adverse symptoms are crucial.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions (severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain), yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe swelling with hypertension, severe edema or urinary issues, chest pain, anxiety

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature within room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle