Hiroten Tablets 10/50 mg (Amlodipine, Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for adults is one tablet taken once daily, with or without food, and it is recommended to take it with water. It is advisable to take it at the same time each day, preferably in the morning. Typically, this medication 5/50 mg is administered once daily, and if blood pressure is not adequately controlled after two weeks of treatment, the dosage may be increased to 10/50 mg once daily.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid use. If pregnancy is confirmed, this medication should be discontinued immediately, and special care is needed for the health of the fetus and newborn. Patients with reduced intravascular blood volume, such as those taking diuretics, should stabilize their condition before taking this medication and should be cautious as hypotension may occur. Patients allergic to any component of this medication, patients with severely impaired liver function, those with severe aortic stenosis, or those in a state of shock should not use this medication. This drug is used for hypertension treatment, and because of its blood-pressure-lowering effect, dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so driving or operating hazardous machinery is not recommended. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function should take this medication with caution, and regular blood tests are recommended as potassium levels may increase. There may be interactions when used with other antihypertensive agents, potassium-sparing diuretics, or potassium supplements, so consultation with healthcare professionals is essential. Nursing mothers should avoid taking this medication as its components may be passed into breast milk. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children under 18 years of age, and it is not recommended. Overdose may result in severe hypotension or cardiac arrhythmias, so strict adherence to the prescribed dosage is necessary, and if abnormal symptoms occur, immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety for a long time.

Appearance

Pink oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle