Sebitension Tablets 10/40 Milligrams

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended, if possible, to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). The recommended dosages are as follows: - 5/20 milligrams: For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy using amlodipine 5 milligrams or olmesartan medoxomil 20 milligrams. - 10/20 milligrams: For patients not adequately controlled with olmesartan medoxomil 20 milligrams.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric patients under 18 years of age.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients allergic to any ingredients of this medication or similar drugs, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those with severe liver or kidney disease, certain heart valve disorders, undergoing kidney dialysis, in a state of shock, and certain diabetic patients should not take this medication. Patients with low blood pressure due to lack of fluids or salt should be closely monitored, as blood pressure may drop suddenly upon initial dosing, and appropriate action must be taken if hypotension occurs. Patients with certain heart diseases should exercise caution due to the potential for sudden vasodilation leading to severe hypotension. Patients with heart conditions or heart failure should be closely monitored when taking this medication, and patients with impaired kidney function should take caution due to the possibility of changes in kidney function. Patients with decreased liver function may experience slower metabolism of this medication, requiring caution during use. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, drowsiness, dyspepsia, nausea, edema, and palpitations; if symptoms are severe, consult a physician. This medication may interact with certain other drugs, so be sure to inform medical personnel of any other medications being taken. Especially, taking it with grapefruit juice can excessively enhance blood pressure-lowering effects and should be avoided. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant are recommended to switch to other proven safe treatments instead of this medication. Breastfeeding women should either stop breastfeeding or discontinue this medication as it may cause adverse reactions in the infant. Children under 18 years should not be recommended this medication due to the lack of established safety and efficacy. Elderly individuals should start at a lower dose considering the decline in liver, kidney, and heart function along with accompanying diseases. In case of overdose, symptoms such as blood pressure drop and heart rhythm abnormalities may occur; immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, chest tightness, breathing difficulty, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output.

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• orthostatic hypotension
• drowsiness
• paresthesia
• decreased perception
• syncope
• vertigo
• palpitations
• tachycardia

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and stored at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Maintaining appropriate temperature and container conditions helps preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Brownish-red round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP x 2)