Rosuvastatin and Amlodipine Tablets 10/10 mg

Adult dose

This medication is for adults only. Amlodipine: Take 5 mg orally once daily, with the maximum dose incrementally increased to 10 mg per day based on the patient's response. Rosuvastatin: The initial dose is 5 mg taken orally once daily, with the maintenance dose adjusted as needed to 10 mg once daily. The maintenance dosage should be adjusted according to the patient's response at intervals of 4 weeks or more, with a maximum daily dose of 20 mg.

This medication should not be used in patients with allergies to any of its specific components. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not take this medication, and effective contraception should be used if treatment is necessary. Patients with severe liver dysfunction or active liver disease should not take this medication either. Caution is also required in patients with severe aortic stenosis, those in shock, or with muscle diseases. Furthermore, it is prohibited for patients on specific immunosuppressants or those with severe kidney failure. Patients with a history of muscle disorders, alcoholism, hypothyroidism, etc., should be particularly cautious with high doses. Severe hypotension patients, dialysis patients, elderly patients, and those with severe muscle weakness should use this medication with caution. Patients with a history of liver disease or excessive alcohol consumption should have regular liver function tests. If symptoms related to muscle such as muscle pain, weakness, or cramps occur, consult a doctor immediately, and discontinuation and blood testing may be necessary. Caution is required during testing as muscle enzymes may elevate due to exercises or other reasons. This medication may rarely cause side effects such as headaches, dizziness, constipation, muscle pain, and swelling. Discontinuation of the drug and consultation with medical professionals is required if severe skin rashes or allergic reactions occur. This medication can interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, you must inform your doctor or pharmacist. Particular caution is required when taking it with specific antibiotics, immunosuppressants, and fibrate drugs. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraception during treatment. Safety in children has not been established, so it should not be used in pediatric patients. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as severe hypotension, increased heart rate, and shock may occur, requiring immediate medical attention and appropriate emergency treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent misuse and deterioration of quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, jaundice (yellowness of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly reduced urine output, severe swelling with increased blood pressure, angioedema.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• weakness
• fatigue
• malaise
• weight gain or loss
• vasculitis

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly closed container. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the efficacy of the medication can be preserved for a long time.

Appearance

Pale orange round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets / bottle