Dubika Tablet 5/20mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered once daily as one tablet with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the 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 as monotherapy. - 10/20 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with Olmesartan Medoxomil 20 mg as monotherapy.

Child dose

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

This medication should not be taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn. If pregnancy is confirmed, discontinue immediately. Do not take this medication if you have allergies to any of its components or similar drugs, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have severe liver disease or aortic stenosis, if you have biliary obstruction, if you are undergoing kidney dialysis, if you are in a state of shock, or if you have certain diabetes or significantly impaired kidney function. Patients with dehydration or low salt levels, those with low blood pressure, those with severe cardiovascular diseases, heart failure patients, and those with poor kidney or liver function should use this medication cautiously and consult healthcare professionals immediately if symptoms of hypotension or other abnormal symptoms occur. This medication may cause various side effects such as dizziness, headaches, hypotension, edema, dyspepsia, and rashes; notify healthcare professionals immediately if symptoms worsen or abnormal reactions occur. Particularly, this medication can increase blood potassium levels; hence, potassium levels should be monitored frequently when taken with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics. Drug interactions may occur when this medication is taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, certain antibiotics, etc.; inform healthcare professionals of all medications being taken. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult healthcare professionals before using this medication, and discontinue immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Breastfeeding women should consult healthcare professionals about whether to continue breastfeeding or stop taking the medication, as this medication can be partially transmitted through breast milk. Safety in children and adolescents under 18 years of age has not been established, and it is not recommended. Elderly patients may have reduced kidney or liver function, so dosage adjustment and caution are needed when taking this medication. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or cardiac arrhythmias may occur; immediate emergency treatment is required in such cases. This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing → severe allergic reaction
• Severe rash with fever, blisters, shedding skin, mouth/eye mucosa pain → severe skin adverse reaction
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever → respiratory problems
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy → liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• Sudden and very severe headache.

Mild side effects

• Decreased libido
• dizziness
• headache
• orthostatic hypotension
• drowsiness
• sensory disturbances
• reduced sensation
• fainting
• vertigo
• palpitations

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [14 tablets/PTP x 2]