Laduet Tablets 5/20 mg

Adult dose

This medication is prescribed only for adults, and dosing should be individualized based on the efficacy and tolerability of amlodipine/atorvastatin in each patient. Amlodipine (Esamlodipine): Administer 5 (2.5) mg orally once daily, increasing to a maximum of 10 (5) mg daily based on patient response. Adjust according to symptoms. Atorvastatin: Can be taken at any time of the day without regard to food

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it is contraindicated in patients with allergies to this drug or similar medications, those with severe liver dysfunction, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, patients with severe aortic stenosis, patients in cardiogenic shock, and patients within one month post-myocardial infarction. Additionally, patients with very poor kidney function, elderly patients, patients with a history of alcohol abuse, and those with liver disease history should exercise extra caution when using this drug. Caution is also required for patients with a history of muscle disease or those taking specific medications concurrently. While rare, side effects such as facial flushing due to vasodilation, fatigue, edema, dizziness, headache, and dyspepsia may occur with this medication. Muscle pain, liver function abnormalities, and allergic reactions have also been reported, so if any unusual symptoms occur, consultation with a physician is advised. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication, and women who may become pregnant must ensure adequate contraception. If pregnancy is confirmed during treatment, the medication should be discontinued immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers of any current medications. Caution is particularly needed when combined with certain antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and some antihypertensives. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, increased heart rate, and shock may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment. Blood dialysis is not effective for removing this drug from the system. This medication has not been adequately evaluated for safety and efficacy in children and the elderly, so it should be used with caution. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mouth/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, jaundice of the skin or eyes, excessive lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

• Flushing
• fatigue
• edema
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• weakness

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness and safety for as long as possible.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle