Corosaltan Tablet 5/100 mg (Amlodipine, Losartan Potassium)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is one tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). Typically, this drug is administered as 5/50 mg once daily, and if blood pressure is not adequately controlled after 2 weeks of administration, the dosage may be increased to 10/50 mg once daily.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy of this medication in pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, so its administration is not recommended.

This medication can pose serious risks to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters. It should be stopped immediately if pregnancy is confirmed, and women who may become pregnant should avoid using this drug. Hypotension may occur upon initial administration in patients with reduced blood volume, so it should be used cautiously if such symptoms are present. It should not be administered to patients allergic to the active ingredients or related components, those with severe liver impairment, patients with severely narrowed heart valves, or patients in a state of shock. Patients with reduced blood volume, severe renal impairment, or hyperkalemia should use this drug cautiously and require regular monitoring according to a doctor's instructions. Neurological adverse reactions such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, as well as gastrointestinal disturbances like indigestion, nausea, skin rashes, etc., may occur. If symptoms of excessively low blood pressure or severe allergic reactions manifest, immediate medical attention should be sought. Caution should be exercised when driving or operating dangerous machinery while taking this drug, and if taken with other antihypertensive medications, there may be a risk of too low blood pressure. It is advisable to avoid taking it with grapefruit juice, as it may enhance the drug's effects. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and especially nursing mothers should avoid usage as the drug may be passed into breast milk. This drug is not recommended for children under 18 years of age and seniors over 75 years, so alternative treatment options should be consulted. In case of overdose, severe hypotension and cardiac issues may occur, necessitating immediate medical treatment; this drug is not removed by hemodialysis. Store the medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. It is important to avoid direct sunlight and high temperatures, and to keep it out of the reach of children.

Appearance

Light pink rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle