Cerakan HCT Tablet 5/40/12.5 mg

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily, with or without food, along 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: - 5/20/12.5 mg: For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with amlodipine/olmesartan medoxomil 5/20 mg combination therapy. - 5/40/12.5 mg: For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with amlodipine/olmesartan medoxomil 5/40 mg.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; therefore, if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately. Do not use this medication in patients with allergies to this drug or its components, certain heart and kidney diseases, low blood pressure, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with decreased blood volume or impaired kidney function may experience low blood pressure or worsening kidney function when starting this medication and should be monitored carefully. This medication may cause side effects such as fluctuations in potassium levels, electrolyte imbalances, and decreased blood pressure, so regular blood tests and monitoring of condition are necessary. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating hazardous machinery. Photosensitivity reactions may occur, so it is important to avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light. This medication may interact with several other drugs; therefore, inform your healthcare provider of any other medications being taken. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure, palpitations, and dehydration may appear, so it is essential to adhere to the prescribed dose and consult healthcare professionals immediately if unusual symptoms arise. In elderly patients, it is safer to start with a low dose, considering possible impairment of renal and liver function. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children have not been established, so it is not recommended.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems

Mild side effects

• Peripheral edema
• headache
• dizziness
• upper respiratory tract infection
• nasopharyngitis
• urinary tract infection
• sialadenitis
• leukopenia
• thrombocytopenia
• bone marrow suppression

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and keep it at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Light yellow, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTP X 2)/carton