Amlodipine/Valsartan Tablet 10/160 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medicine is 1 tablet once a day, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). If blood pressure is not controlled after dose adjustment with individual components, it can be administered as follows: - 5/80 mg: for patients whose blood pressure is not controlled by amlodipine 5 mg or valsartan 80 mg alone. - 5/160.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, and use is not recommended.

This medicine can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients who are allergic to this medicine or have hypersensitivity to its ingredients should not use it. Patients with severe renal impairment or liver dysfunction, as well as pregnant or breastfeeding women, should not take this medicine. Caution should be exercised when administering this medicine to patients with excessively low blood pressure or sodium or fluid depletion, and immediate action is needed if symptoms of hypotension occur during use. Patients with high potassium levels or those taking potassium supplements should have their potassium levels checked frequently. Patients with renal vascular issues or those who have undergone kidney transplantation should also be cautious when using this medicine. A serious allergic reaction called angioedema may occur, so if swelling of the face, lips, tongue, etc., occurs, treatment should be stopped immediately. Patients with certain heart conditions, such as heart failure or post-myocardial infarction, or aortic stenosis should take special care when taking this medicine. There may be an increased risk of hypotension, hyperkalemia, and worsening kidney function when this medicine is taken with other specific antihypertensive medications, so either combination should be avoided or taken under strict medical supervision. Dizziness or fatigue may occur during driving or operating machinery, so caution is necessary. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or tachycardia may occur, and the patient should visit a medical institution immediately. Use in children is not recommended as safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established, while elderly patients may use the same dosage as adults. It is advisable to regularly check liver and kidney function during treatment with this medicine. This medicine should not be used by pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should also avoid taking it.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory problems accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), feeling very lethargic all over, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urinary issues.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• altered sensation
• vertigo
• tinnitus
• tachycardia
• palpitations
• fainting
• orthostatic hypotension

This medicine may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to safely maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

Bright yellow oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/Alu-Alu X 2), 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle