Seviduo Tablet 10/40 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once a day, 1 tablet, with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., morning). The suggested dosages are as follows: - 5/20 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is inadequately controlled with a monotherapy of Amlodipine 5 mg or Olmesartan Medoxomil 20 mg. - 10/20 mg: Administered to patients with a monotherapy of Olmesartan Medoxomil 20 mg.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn when taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so discontinuation should occur immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. People with hypersensitivity to any ingredient in this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver impairment, severe heart valve disease, biliary obstruction, patients on dialysis, patients in shock, certain diabetes patients, and patients with severely impaired kidney function should not take it. Patients with fluid or salt depletion may experience hypotension, so careful observation of condition is necessary during the initial stages of treatment, and proper treatment is needed if blood pressure drops too low. Patients with severe heart valve stenosis or heart disease should be cautious as blood vessels may dilate and cause hypotension. In patients with impaired kidney function, kidney function may worsen, so it should be taken cautiously, and those with impaired liver function also need to be careful. During treatment with this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, hypotension, edema, dyspepsia, skin rash may occur. If any unusual symptoms arise, consultation with a healthcare professional is urged. It is important to inform your doctor or pharmacist if taking other medications for hypertension, as drug interactions may occur. It is generally recommended to avoid the use of this medication during pregnancy, and consultation with a physician is necessary if planning pregnancy or during pregnancy. If breastfeeding, it is recommended to either stop breastfeeding or discontinue the medication because this medicine can be passed into breast milk and affect the infant. Children under 18 years old should not take this medication as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Elderly patients should start with a lower dose and observe their condition carefully as liver, kidney, or heart function may be impaired. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop excessively and heart rate may increase, so you must visit a medical institution immediately for proper treatment. Store this medication out of reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight and humidity.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever accompanied respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• perceptual disturbances
• palpitations
• rapid pulse
• nausea
• vomiting
• dyspepsia
• diarrhea

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a sealed container. It is best to maintain room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Round film-coated tablets of reddish-brown color

Package unit

Alu-Alu - 30 tablets/Alu-Alu [(10 tablets/Alu-Alu X 3)]