Cardilet 5/20 mg Tablet

Adult dose

This medication is administered to adults only, and the dosage should be individualized based on the effectiveness and tolerability of each component, Amlodipine/Atorvastatin, for each patient. For Amlodipine (Esamlodipine), an initial dosage of 5 (2.5) mg should be taken orally once daily, and may be increased to a maximum of 10 (5) mg daily depending on the patient's response. Adjustments should be made appropriately based on symptoms. Atorvastatin can be taken at any time during the day without regard to meals.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to those who are allergic to this medication or similar components, those with severe liver impairment, pregnant or nursing women, patients with muscle disorders, and patients with serious heart problems or in shock. Additionally, it should be used with caution in patients with very poor kidney function, elderly patients, alcoholics, those with a history of liver disease, and patients at risk of muscle-related disorders. This medication is generally well-tolerated, but side effects such as fatigue, edema, dizziness, headache, and dyspepsia may occur. Rarely, symptoms such as skin rash, liver dysfunction, and myalgia may arise, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. Women who may become pregnant should ensure effective contraception while taking this medication and should discontinue use immediately if they become pregnant. Nursing women should not take this medication. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, any other medications being taken must be reported to a physician or pharmacist. Caution is particularly necessary when used in conjunction with specific antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and certain anti-dyslipidemic agents. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, cardiac issues, and pulmonary edema may occur, and in such cases, it is imperative to seek immediate medical attention. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been sufficiently established in children and elderly patients, requiring special attention when administered to these groups. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice, extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; hence it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication’s efficacy and safety for an extended period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle