Bicavans Tablet 5/20 Milligrams

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). Recommended dosages are as follows: - 5/20 milligrams: administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy of amlodipine 5 milligrams or olmesartan medoxomil 20 milligrams. - 10/20 milligrams: administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy of olmesartan medoxomil 20 milligrams.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in pediatric patients under the age of 18.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters. Therefore, it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be administered to patients with an allergy to any of its components, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with severe liver or kidney impairment, those with severe aortic stenosis, biliary obstruction, patients undergoing kidney dialysis, those in shock, or certain diabetic patients. Caution is required when administering this drug to patients with low blood pressure due to fluid or salt deficiency, those at risk of sudden vasodilation, patients with heart disease or heart failure, and those with decreased kidney or liver function; blood pressure and condition should be carefully monitored at the beginning of treatment. Various side effects such as dizziness, headache, hypotension, edema, digestive disorders, or skin rash may occur; in any case of abnormal symptoms, consult a healthcare professional immediately. This drug may interact with other medications, so it is crucial to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any current medications, particularly avoiding the concurrent use with grapefruit juice. Ideally, this medication should not be used during pregnancy to ensure the safety of the fetus and newborn; if breastfeeding, consideration must be given that it could affect infants, thus either breastfeeding or the medication might need to be discontinued. Its safety and efficacy in patients under 18 years old have not been established and is therefore not recommended. For elderly patients, due to potential increased plasma concentration of the drug due to impaired kidney and liver function, dosage should start low and be adjusted carefully. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and tachycardia may occur, requiring immediate medical treatment and careful observation of cardiac and respiratory function. This medication should be stored in a safe place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight, and out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

• Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing
• → Severe allergic reaction.
• Severe cutaneous adverse reactions: severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa.
• Respiratory problems: shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by coughing+fever.
• Liver abnormalities (jaundice): yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe fatigue throughout the body.
• Severe neurological symptoms: sudden...

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• decreased libido
• drowsiness
• altered sensation
• diminished perception
• palpitations
• lowered blood pressure
• orthostatic hypotension
• cough

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for longer.

Appearance

White, round, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/Alu-Alu [10 tablets/Alu-Alu X 3]