Induet Tablets 5mg/10mg

Adult dose

As esamlodipine (amlodipine), the recommended starting dose is 5 (2.5) mg orally once daily, which can be increased to a maximum of 10 (5) mg once daily based on the patient's response. For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and combined dyslipidemia, the recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, which can be increased if necessary to 20 mg or 40 mg once daily. The dosage range is 10 mg to 80

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, those who have allergies to this medication or similar drugs, patients with severe liver dysfunction, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and individuals with muscle diseases should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with serious heart problems or in shock should also not use this medication. Care should be taken with patients who have severely reduced kidney function, elderly patients, those who consume large amounts of alcohol, or those with a history of liver disease. In particular, patients at risk for muscle problems should check their muscle status before treatment and take this medication with caution. While this medication generally fits well with the body, mild side effects may include facial flushing, fatigue, swelling, dizziness, headache, and indigestion. Rarely, muscle pain, liver function abnormalities, allergic reactions, etc., may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be discussed with a doctor. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant must ensure proper contraception during treatment and immediately stop taking the medication once pregnancy is confirmed. Breastfeeding women should also avoid this medication as it may pose risks to the baby. Safety for children and the elderly has not been sufficiently confirmed, so caution is needed. If an overdose occurs, immediate hospital care for appropriate treatment is necessary, and blood pressure and heart condition should be closely monitored. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if taking other medications, it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist. In particular, when taken in conjunction with drugs that affect enzymes that break down medications in the liver, dosage adjustments or caution may be required.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory anomalies accompanied by cough and fever, dyspnea, liver abnormalities (jaundice), yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures,

Mild side effects

• Fatigue
• swelling
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headaches
• drowsiness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• weakness
• lethargy

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help ensure the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle