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Rocan Duo Tablets 10/8 mg

Rocan Duo Tablets 10/8 mg

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Rosuvastatin Calcium›10.4mg / 1 tabletCandesartan Cilexetil›8mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
알보젠코리아(주)
Appearance
Pink round film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201702400 · Approved 2017.05.16 · Insurance code 652606370

Summary

Main use
(Hypertension, heart failure) improvement and (hypercholesterolemia, cardiovascular disease risk) inhibition
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Administered only to adults, and the dosage should be individualized based on the efficacy and tolerability of each component, Candesartan Cilexetil and Rosuvastatin. ○ Candesartan Cilexetil 1. Essential hypertension - The initial and maintenance doses are recommended to be taken orally once daily as 8 to 16 mg. - If blood pressure control is insufficient after 4 weeks of treatment with 16 mg once daily, the dosage may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. - Effective intravascular.
Child dose
Safety and efficacy in adolescents and children under 18 years of age have not been established.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
알보젠코리아(주)

Efficacy & effects

(Hypertension, heart failure) improvement and (hypercholesterolemia, cardiovascular disease risk) inhibition

  • Essential hypertension
  • heart failure
  • impaired left ventricular systolic function
  • reduced left ventricular ejection fraction
  • primary hypercholesterolemia
  • heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
  • mixed dyslipidemia
  • homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
  • hypercholesterolemia
  • primary dysbetalipoproteinemia
  • increased high-sensitivity C-reactive protein
  • hypertension
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This drug is used for patients who need to take both Candesartan Cilexetil and Rosuvastatin simultaneously. Candesartan Cilexetil is prescribed for patients with essential hypertension and heart failure symptoms, especially in cases of impaired left ventricular function. It is also beneficial for heart failure patients in whom ACE inhibitor treatment is insufficient or poorly tolerated. Rosuvastatin is used for hypercholesterolemia, especially in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia that are not controlled by diet and exercise. Additionally, it is effective in delaying the progression of atherosclerosis in hypercholesterolemia patients and reducing the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and arterial revascularization. This drug is used for the treatment and risk reduction of hypertension, heart failure, and dyslipidemia.

How to take

Adult dose

Administered only to adults, and the dosage should be individualized based on the efficacy and tolerability of each component, Candesartan Cilexetil and Rosuvastatin. ○ Candesartan Cilexetil 1. Essential hypertension - The initial and maintenance doses are recommended to be taken orally once daily as 8 to 16 mg. - If blood pressure control is insufficient after 4 weeks of treatment with 16 mg once daily, the dosage may be increased to a maximum of 32 mg once daily. - Effective intravascular.

Child dose

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

Precautions

This drug can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn, especially during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and fertile women not using adequate contraception should not take this drug. Patients with liver or kidney function problems, muscle diseases, and certain genetic disorders should not take this drug. Elderly patients, patients with hyperkalemia, and those with impaired liver function should use this drug cautiously, and should consult a doctor immediately if symptoms such as muscle pain or weakness occur. This drug can affect the liver and muscles, so it is important to regularly check liver function tests and muscle enzyme levels before and during treatment. When taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, anticoagulants, etc., there may be interactions, so consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. While taking this drug, any sudden dizziness, fatigue, or muscle pain should be reported immediately, and caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. It is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, seek medical attention immediately, and store in a place out of reach of children.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

  • Headache
  • dizziness
  • orthostatic dizziness
  • rhinitis
  • angioedema
  • localized infections
  • periodontitis
  • fatigue
  • inflammation
  • foreign body sensation
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  • dermatitis
  • musculoskeletal pain
  • neck pain
  • limb pain
  • cataracts
  • glare
  • dyspepsia
  • nausea
  • elevated blood sugar
  • decreased serum sodium
  • hand fractures
  • hypoglycemia
  • nephrolithiasis
  • cough
  • tooth extraction
  • itching
  • generalized itching
  • constipation
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • loss of appetite
  • abdominal bloating
  • weakness
  • joint pain
  • numbness
  • paresthesia
  • chest discomfort

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to keep the storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pink round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)

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