Amloduo 5/160 mg Tablets

Adult dose

The recommended dose for adults is 1 tablet once a day, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advised to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning).

Child dose

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

This medication can pose serious risks to the fetus during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. It is safe not to take this medication if there is an allergy to any of the ingredients or if the patient has severe renal or hepatic impairment. Patients with fluid or sodium depletion may experience hypotension, so it is important to define their condition before taking this medication, and during treatment, blood pressure and symptoms should be carefully monitored. Patients with high potassium levels or those taking drugs that increase potassium should have their potassium levels monitored frequently. Patients with heart disease or heart failure should use caution when taking this medication, particularly those with heart valve disorders or after an acute myocardial infarction; they should take it cautiously as directed by their physician. If symptoms of angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, etc.) occur, discontinue use immediately and consult healthcare personnel. There may be dizziness or fatigue when operating machinery or driving, so caution is advised. This medication may interact with other blood pressure medications, some diuretics, potassium-sparing agents, and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), so any medications currently being taken must be disclosed. Breastfeeding women are advised to avoid taking this medication, and it is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years old. Overdosing may lead to hypotension or cardiac arrhythmia, so be sure to adhere to the prescribed dosage and inform healthcare personnel immediately if any unusual symptoms arise.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• orthostatic dizziness
• sensory disturbance
• light-headedness
• tinnitus
• tachycardia
• palpitations
• syncope

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Dark yellow oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP packaging x 3], 100 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP packaging x 10]