Neostar Tablet 40/10 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). For patients with renal impairment, mild and moderate renal impairment do not require dosage adjustment; however, patients with severe renal impairment should start treatment with a lower dose and slowly increase the dosage. In the case of patients with liver impairment, dosing for mild or moderate liver impairment should not exceed 40 mg daily.

Child dose

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

This medication should not be administered to pregnant women, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it may pose serious risks to the fetus or newborn. Patients with allergies to the components of this medication or those with specific liver, heart, and kidney diseases, especially severe liver dysfunction, cardiogenic shock, unstable heart failure after acute myocardial infarction, should not use this medication. Patients with primary aldosteronism, certain cardiac valve diseases, impaired liver function, gastrointestinal disorders, renal artery hypertension, patients undergoing dialysis, and elderly patients should use this medication with caution. Common side effects such as dizziness and peripheral edema may occur, and rare serious adverse reactions such as fainting may also occur, so immediate consultation with healthcare providers is necessary if any abnormal symptoms appear. This medication should not be used during pregnancy, and if pregnancy is confirmed, use should be discontinued immediately and replaced with another safe treatment. Patients with insufficient fluids or salt may be especially cautious as hypotension may occur, and appropriate measures should be taken if symptoms of hypotension arise. Due to the risk of elevated potassium levels, caution is needed when using potassium supplements or medications containing potassium. Renal impairment may be affected, so patients with renal dysfunction should regularly check kidney function and electrolyte status through blood tests. Drowsiness or dizziness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Interactions may occur when taken with other medications, especially digoxin, lithium, warfarin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and grapefruit juice, so inform healthcare providers when taking these medications together. Breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medicine, and it is not recommended for children and adolescents as safety and efficacy have not been adequately established. In case of overdose, hypotension, dizziness, and heart problems may occur, so immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. It is important to keep this medication out of the reach of children, store it away from moisture, and keep it in its original packaging.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest discomfort, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain of oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), severe systemic fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

Dizziness, peripheral edema, fainting, drowsiness, headache, migraine, paraesthesia, taste disturbance, tremors, visual disturbances, vertigo, tinnitus, palpitations, bradycardia, tachycardia, flushing, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, cough, rhinitis, changes in bowel habits (including diarrhea and constipation), abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, itching, sweating, rash, hair loss, purpura, skin discoloration, eczema, erythema, joint swelling, muscle cramps, joint pain, muscle pain

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that protects it from light. Additionally, to maintain the effectiveness of the medication, it should be stored at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White and light blue, double convex, oval-shaped tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP*3)