Amloeltan Tablets 5/100 mg (Amlodipine, Losartan)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning) if possible. Typically, 5/50 mg of this drug is administered once daily, and if blood pressure is not sufficiently controlled after 2 weeks of administration, the dosage can be increased to 10/50 mg once daily.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients under 18 years, hence use of this drug is not recommended.

This medication can cause severe harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It can also be dangerous in early pregnancy, hence women who may become pregnant should consult a doctor before use. Hypotension may occur when administered to patients with reduced blood volume, therefore treatment should be received first if in this condition. Patients with allergies to any components of this drug or severe liver function impairment, severe aortic stenosis, or in shock should not take it. Patients with high potassium levels or impaired kidney function should use this drug cautiously and require regular monitoring. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery. This drug may enhance the effects when used with other antihypertensive medications, so it should be taken as directed by a physician. It is advisable to avoid concomitant use with grapefruit juice due to potentially excessive blood pressure-lowering effects. Pregnant and nursing women should not take this medication, and it is also advisable to avoid use during breastfeeding. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children under 18 years, hence use is not recommended. Elderly patients, particularly those over 75 years, may require initial dose adjustments, so they must follow the doctor's instructions strictly. Severe hypotension or tachycardia may occur with overdose, thus dosage must be strictly adhered to, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported to medical personnel immediately. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash with high fever, blisters, loss of skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin abnormal reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory issues, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• cerebrovascular accident
• weakness
• chest discomfort
• chest pain
• early satiety
• peripheral edema
• pit edema

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and the storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. It is important to avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures, and to store it in a safe place.

Appearance

Pale pink oblong film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle