Hiroten Tablet 5/50 mg (Amlodipine, Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

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

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been established in pediatric patients under the age of 18, and its use is not recommended.

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Women who may become pregnant or are breastfeeding should not use this medication, and if pregnant, they must consult a physician. Patients with reduced blood volume or renal impairment should carefully evaluate their condition before taking this drug, and in some cases, it may be advisable to avoid it. This drug should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to those with severe liver dysfunction, severe aortic stenosis, or in a state of shock. During treatment, symptoms such as dizziness or headache may occur, so it is advisable to avoid dangerous activities like operating machinery or driving. As this drug has blood pressure-lowering effects, caution is required when taken with other blood pressure medications, as drug interactions may occur with certain medications. If hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or lips occur, healthcare personnel should be informed immediately. This drug is not recommended for children and elderly patients over 75 years of age, as its safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established. In case of overdose, there is a risk of severe hypotension, tachycardia, or impaired cardiac function, so prescribed dosage and administration must be followed. When storing, keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbance, paralysis, urine

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• weakness
• chest discomfort
• chest pain
• early satiety
• peripheral edema
• pitting edema
• abdominal discomfort

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle