Ducarb Tablet 60/10 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose for adults is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time every day (e.g., morning). Elderly patients (aged 70 and under) do not require dose adjustment at the start. For patients with renal impairment of mild to moderate severity (creatinine clearance 30-80 mL/min), no dose adjustment is necessary; however, severe cases (creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min) should start treatment with pimasartan at 30 mg.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

This medication can cause serious harm or death to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, those who are allergic to this medication's ingredients, pregnant or breastfeeding, undergoing kidney dialysis, have severely impaired liver function, have bile duct obstruction, have certain types of diabetes, have severe aortic stenosis, or are in shock should not take it as it may be dangerous. Patients with low blood volume or reduced salt, impaired kidney function, renal vascular hypertension, aortic or mitral stenosis, primary aldosteronism, severe hypotension, elderly patients, and those with allergies to certain dyes should take special caution when using this medication. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, swelling, urination difficulty, insomnia, and flushing may occur while taking this medication, and serious adverse reactions may occur rarely; thus, it is crucial to consult a healthcare professional if symptoms arise. This medication lowers blood pressure, so care must be taken as dizziness or fainting can occur if blood pressure drops too low when starting or increasing the dosage. Furthermore, this medication can increase potassium levels in the blood; patients with heart or kidney diseases should have regular blood tests. Interactions may occur when using this medication with other blood pressure medications, diuretics, and potassium-sparing drugs, so patients should inform healthcare providers of any other medications they are taking. It may be risky for the fetus during pregnancy, so it should not be taken if planning to become pregnant or during pregnancy, and breastfeeding should be avoided or discontinued. Safety and efficacy have not been established for use in children under 18. Elderly patients may also respond more sensitively to this medication, so caution is needed during use. This medication should not be used in patients with severely impaired liver function. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop too low and heart rhythm may become irregular, so if accidental overdose is suspected, a healthcare professional should be contacted immediately. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• severe swelling (edema)
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• pallor
• severe rash with high fever
• blistering
• peeling skin
• pain in oral/eye mucous membranes

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• orthostatic dizziness
• headache
• facial swelling
• peripheral edema
• urination difficulties
• insomnia
• flushing
• indigestion
• vomiting

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not transmit light. Additionally, it is important to maintain a room temperature of 1 to 30 degrees Celsius when storing the medication. This way, the effectiveness of the medication will not decrease, and it can be used safely.

Appearance

Orange apple-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle