Cardilet Tablets 5/10 mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered only to adults, and the dosage must be individualized based on the effects and tolerance of each component, amlodipine/atorvastatin, for each patient. Amlodipine (S-Amlodipine): Administer 5 (2.5) mg orally once daily, and the dosage may be increased up to 10 (5) mg daily based on patient response. Atorvastatin: Patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and dyslipidemia should take 10 mg once daily.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be taken by those who are allergic to this drug or similar components, those with severe liver problems or active liver diseases. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, patients with muscle disorders, severe aortic stenosis, patients in shock, those within one month post-myocardial infarction, patients with unstable angina, and those taking certain antiviral medications should also avoid this drug. This medication should be used with caution in patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly patients, alcoholics or those with a history of liver disease, patients at risk for muscle disorders, acute heart failure, patients with very high blood pressure or weakened liver function, and those with severe myasthenia. While taking this drug, side effects such as fatigue, edema, dizziness, headaches, dyspepsia, and myalgia may occur, and rarely hepatic dysfunction or allergic reactions can also happen. Regular liver function tests and muscle-related tests should be conducted, and immediate medical advice should be sought if muscle pain or weakness occurs. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use this drug, and women who may become pregnant should take appropriate contraceptive measures. Additionally, this drug's safety in children or elderly patients has not been sufficiently established, so caution is required. In cases of overdose, blood pressure may drop too low or heart function may be compromised, so immediate contact with medical personnel is necessary, and emergency treatment should be received if needed. This drug may interact with other medications, so if there are any currently taken medications, it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist, especially when taken with certain antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, blood pressure drugs, and anticoagulants.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Flushing
• fatigue
• edema
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headaches
• drowsiness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• weakness

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps to maintain the medication's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle