Arosartan Tablet 5/100 Milligrams

Adult dose

The recommended dose is one tablet once a day, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advised to take it at the same time each day if possible (e.g., in the morning). Typically, this medication is dosed as 5/50 milligrams once a day, and if blood pressure is not sufficiently controlled after two weeks, it may be increased to 10/50 milligrams once a day.

Child dose

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

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Caution is necessary when administering to patients with low blood volume, as hypotension may occur upon initial dosing. It should not be administered to patients with allergies to this medication or related drugs, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, patients with heart valve diseases, or those in a state of shock. The drug should be used with caution in patients with low blood volume or those requiring strict sodium restriction, patients with severely impaired kidney function, and patients with high serum potassium levels. There may be side effects such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, dyspepsia, and edema, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Patients with reduced liver or kidney function may have increased drug concentrations, so they should consult their physician before taking this medication. Caution is advised when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics or potassium supplements, as serum potassium levels may become dangerously high. When used with other antihypertensives, the blood pressure-lowering effect may become excessively strong; hence, it must be taken according to the physician's instructions. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and especially during pregnancy, there may be serious risks to fetal health, so consultation with healthcare professionals is vital before deciding to take it. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension, tachycardia, and shock may occur, thus requiring immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. This medication is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years, as its safety and efficacy have not been established. For elderly patients with reduced kidney function, initial dosage adjustment may be necessary, and it is important to consult a physician before taking this medication. While taking this medication, regular checks of blood pressure, kidney function, liver function, and electrolyte levels should be conducted to ensure there are no abnormalities. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to another container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing or feeling out of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and very severe headaches, thunderclap headaches,

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• weakness
• chest discomfort
• chest pain
• early satiety
• peripheral edema
• pit edema
• abdominal discomfort

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale pink rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle