Dualsaltan Tablet 40/5mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is one tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). For patients with renal impairment: Dosage adjustments are not necessary for mild and moderate renal impairment, but for severe renal impairment, treatment should start at a lower dose and be gradually increased. For patients with liver impairment: Patients with mild or moderate liver impairment

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, so administration of this medication is not recommended.

This medication can pose serious risks to the fetus during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take it. Additionally, patients who are allergic to the active ingredients or related components of this medication, those with severe liver impairment, hypotension, or severe cardiovascular diseases should not use it. Patients with compromised liver function or gastrointestinal disorders should exercise special caution when using this medication, and patients with reduced kidney function should consult a physician before taking it. This medication lowers blood pressure, which may result in symptoms of hypotension, and side effects such as dizziness and peripheral edema may occur frequently. There is a risk of hyperkalemia, meaning elevated potassium levels in the blood, so caution is needed when taking potassium supplements or potassium-rich foods. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, so it is essential to consult healthcare providers, especially when combined with digoxin, lithium, warfarin, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This medication is not recommended for breastfeeding women, and dosage adjustments and caution are necessary when administering it to children or the elderly. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or cardiac issues may occur, requiring immediate medical attention, and it should be stored out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, vision abnormalities, paralysis,

Mild side effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, migraine, sensory disturbances, mood changes, depression, anxiety, insomnia, visual disturbances (including double vision), vertigo, tinnitus, palpitations, bradycardia, tachycardia, flushing, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, cough, rhinitis, changes in bowel habits (including diarrhea and constipation), abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, itching, sweating, rash, hair loss, purpura, skin discoloration, eczema, erythema, joint swelling, muscle cramps,

This medication is sensitive to light, so it must be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is essential to maintain a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius while storing the medication to preserve its effectiveness.

Appearance

Biconvex, oval-shaped double tablet of white and light blue color

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)]