Alphapoligem 5/160 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). This medication should be administered at 5/80 mg for patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with amlodipine 5 mg or valsartan 80 mg alone. This medication should be administered at 5/160 mg for patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with amlodipine 5 mg or valsartan 160 mg alone.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric patients under 18 years of age, so the administration of this medication is not recommended.

This medication can cause serious harm or death to the fetus and newborn when taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to this medication or those with certain kidney and liver diseases should not take it, nor should pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients with low sodium or fluid levels in the body may experience hypotension, so their condition should be checked before taking this medication, and blood pressure should be carefully monitored during use. Patients with high potassium levels should frequently check their potassium levels when taking this medication along with drugs that can increase potassium. Patients with kidney diseases or who have received kidney transplants must closely monitor kidney function while taking this medication, and should discontinue use if symptoms of angioedema appear. Patients with heart failure or myocardial infarction should regularly evaluate their condition, including changes in kidney function, when taking this medication, and cautious use is required in severe heart failure patients. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or fatigue may occur. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive drugs or specific medications, so any other medications being taken should be disclosed to medical personnel. Overdose may result in symptoms such as hypotension and increased heart rate, so care should be taken not to exceed the recommended dose. This medication is not recommended for children under 18 years of age, as its safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established. In the elderly, it can be taken at the standard adult dosage, but should follow the guidance of medical personnel based on individual physical condition. If abnormal symptoms or side effects occur during use, consult medical personnel immediately, and it is important to ensure safety through regular blood pressure and blood tests.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• orthostatic dizziness
• paresthesia
• lightheadedness
• tinnitus
• tachycardia
• palpitations
• fainting

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air or moisture, and it is best to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps to maintain the medication’s effectiveness.

Appearance

Dark yellow rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle