Locab Tablet 60/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered only to adults, and the dosage must be individualized based on the effectiveness and tolerability of Pimasartan and Rosuvastatin for each patient. Pimasartan dosage: Administer 30-60 mg once daily, irrespective of meals. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the dosage may be increased to 120 mg once daily. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning).

This medication can cause serious harm 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. Patients with allergies to the ingredients of this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and fertile women not using appropriate contraception should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function or significantly reduced kidney function, and those with certain muscle diseases should also avoid using this medication. Patients with insufficient blood volume or salt may experience hypotension, so close monitoring of their condition is necessary when starting treatment or increasing the dosage. Caution is also advised for patients with renal impairment, renovascular hypertension, and cardiac valve disease, and regular liver function tests should be conducted. This medication can affect the liver and muscles, so if symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, or fever occur, patients should inform their physician immediately, and blood tests may be required to check for muscle damage. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. Drowsiness and dizziness may occur while taking this medication, hence caution is required when driving or operating dangerous machinery. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should avoid taking this medication, and breastfeeding women should refrain from its use. This medication is not recommended for children under 18 years of age as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Elderly patients may also be more sensitive to this medication, thus caution is required when taking it. In case of overdose, seek immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment, as there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be based on symptoms. Keep this medication out of the reach of children, and avoid transferring it to another container as this can affect its quality.

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 or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• nausea
• dyspepsia
• upper abdominal pain
• fever
• hepatitis
• ALT elevation
• γ-GTP elevation
• liver enzyme elevation

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It's important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellow, convex, octagonal film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP pack x 3), 100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP pack x 10)