Acrab Tablets 60/20 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily at a dose of one tablet with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). Pimasartan: Take 30 to 60 mg once daily regardless of meals; if blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the dose may be increased to 120 mg once daily. Antihypertensive effects usually appear within 2 weeks after starting treatment, with maximum effects occurring around 8 to 12 weeks.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. One of the ingredients in this medication may cause adverse muscle reactions; if symptoms like muscle pain or myopathy occur, it should be discontinued and a doctor consulted. This medication is contraindicated for patients with certain liver diseases, kidney diseases, muscle disorders, and genetic problems such as lactose intolerance. Caution is advised for patients with a history of alcohol abuse or liver disease, the elderly, and patients with impaired kidney function when taking this medication; regular tests, including muscle-related examinations, may be required. During the initial phase of treatment or when increasing the dosage, blood pressure may drop too low, so symptoms should be closely monitored, and any occurrence of hypotension should be reported to a doctor immediately. This medication may increase blood potassium levels, so especially patients with heart failure or kidney dysfunction should have their potassium levels regularly monitored. There may be interactions if taken with other antihypertensive medications, certain diuretics, lithium, NSAIDs, etc.; patients should inform their doctor about any concurrent medications. Side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, muscle pain, and digestive disturbances may occur during treatment, and patients should consult a doctor if these symptoms persist or worsen. Particularly, the risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis may increase when taken with other medications, so dose adjustments and monitoring are needed according to the doctor's instructions during polypharmacy. This medication should not be used during pregnancy and women of childbearing age should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking it. Breastfeeding women should also consult a doctor whether to continue or stop breastfeeding as this medication may affect the baby. The safety of this medication in children and adolescents has not been established, so it is advisable not to use it in this population. Overdose may result in symptoms such as hypotension, palpitations, bradycardia; immediate medical attention should be sought if symptoms occur. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, stored in its original container, and transferred to other containers should be avoided.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blistering, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, decrease in urination

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, vomiting, nausea, upper abdominal pain, weakness, foreign body sensation, increased serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK), abnormal liver enzyme levels, increased ALT, increased serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), increased liver enzyme levels, hypokalemia, fatigue, edema, muscle pain, hypertension, ventricular extrasystole, syncope, sedation, migraine, cough, muscle spasms, musculoskeletal rigidity, itching, localized urticaria, facial swelling

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the medication's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Orange round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP*3]