CITFORGE 5/160 mg (Amlodipine Besilate, Valsartan)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage is 1 tablet once a day, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). Description by dosage: · 5/80 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy of amlodipine 5 mg or valsartan 80 mg. · 5/160 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy of amlodipine 5 mg or valsartan 160 mg.

Child dose

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

This medication should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy, as taking it during the second and third trimesters can cause serious harm to the fetus or newborn. Patients allergic to the main components of this medication or similar drugs should not take it, including women who are pregnant or nursing, patients with severe kidney or liver disease, and those with certain heart conditions. Patients with a deficiency of body fluids or sodium should correct this condition before taking this medication, and if symptoms of hypotension occur during use, they should seek appropriate measures immediately. Patients with high potassium levels in the blood or impaired kidney function should frequently check potassium levels when taking this medication. Patients with vascular problems in the kidneys or those who have recently had a kidney transplant should use this medication with caution due to the risk of worsening kidney function. If symptoms of vascular edema occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately and not taken again. Patients with heart failure or post-myocardial infarction should periodically monitor kidney function and blood pressure while taking this medication, and those with severe heart failure require special attention. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery due to dizziness or fatigue that may occur. There may be interactions when taken with other drugs, so caution is advised, especially when taking antihypertensives, potassium supplements, diuretics, NSAIDs, lithium preparations, simvastatin, CYP3A4 inhibitors, etc. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and it is not recommended for nursing mothers. The safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been sufficiently established, so it is not recommended. Taking more than the recommended dose may lead to severe hypotension or heart-related issues, so care should be taken not to exceed the dosage. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, kidney function, and electrolyte levels is necessary during treatment, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult a healthcare professional immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/conjunctival mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• sensory disturbances
• lightheadedness
• tinnitus
• tachycardia
• palpitations
• orthostatic hypotension
• hypotension

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

Appearance

Bright yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [14 tablets/PTP x 2], 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle