Seviol Tablet 5/40 mg

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily as one tablet, regardless of meals, with water. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). The recommended dosages are as follows: - 5/20 mg: For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with amlodipine 5 mg or olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg as monotherapy. - 10/20 mg: For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg.

Children's dosage

The safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It should not be used in patients with known allergies to this drug's active ingredients or similar classes of drugs, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver impairment or specific heart diseases, and patients undergoing kidney dialysis. Patients with insufficient body fluid or sodium should be closely monitored as initial dosing may cause excessively low blood pressure, and appropriate measures should be taken if blood pressure drops too low. Due to its vasodilatory effects, caution is advised when using this medication in patients with specific heart diseases. Patients with weak kidney function or liver impairment should be cautious as this medication may affect the kidneys and liver. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, low blood pressure, indigestion, skin rash may occur during the use of this medication, and if any abnormal symptoms develop, it is advised to consult a physician. Particular attention is necessary if this medication is taken alongside potassium supplements or other antihypertensive medications as blood pressure may drop too low or potassium levels in the blood may rise. This medication should not be used during pregnancy, and it is advisable to switch to a different safe antihypertensive medication if planning to become pregnant. During breastfeeding, this medication may be transferred to breast milk and could affect the baby, so the decision to take it should be made carefully. Safety and efficacy in children under 18 years of age have not been established, therefore it is not recommended. In the elderly, where functions of the liver, kidneys, and heart may be diminished, dosage adjustments should be made with caution. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop too low, and heart rate may increase, necessitating immediate medical attention. This medication should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and should be kept out of reach of children. It is advisable to avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, angioedema, jaundice, acute renal failure, increased creatinine in blood, toxic epidermal necrolysis, angioedema, dizziness (reported as a serious adverse effect), exacerbation of cerebral infarction

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• orthostatic hypotension
• drowsiness
• sensory abnormalities
• reduced perception
• vertigo
• palpitations
• rapid pulse
• hypotension

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 1°C to 30°C (room temperature). Proper storage helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety over time.

Appearance

Pale yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)