Acarb Tablets 120/40 mg (Pimasartan Potassium, Atorvastatin)

Adult dose

Take one tablet once daily with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). ○ Pimasartan - The recommended dose is 30 to 60 mg once daily, taken without regard to meals. - If blood pressure is not adequately controlled, it can be increased to 120 mg once daily. - The blood pressure-lowering effect appears within 2 weeks after starting treatment.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus when taken during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters. If pregnancy is confirmed, use should be discontinued immediately. This medication may cause muscle abnormalities, so if symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, consult a doctor immediately. Patients with allergies to any of the ingredients, liver disease, muscle disease, those undergoing dialysis, pregnant women, or nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, the elderly, and those with alcoholism should use this medication with caution and may require regular testing. As this medication lowers blood pressure, symptoms of hypotension (dizziness, fainting, etc.) may occur at the beginning of treatment or with increased dosage, so caution is necessary. There may be an increased risk of side effects when combined with alcohol or certain medications, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist of any other medications they are taking. Patients should inform healthcare personnel immediately if symptoms such as muscle pain, fever, or fatigue occur during treatment, and blood tests may be needed to check for muscle damage. This medication is not recommended for children under 10 years of age as safety and efficacy have not been established. Women who may become pregnant should use appropriate contraceptive methods while taking this medication, and nursing mothers are advised to discontinue either breastfeeding or this medication.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions.
• High fever accompanied by severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, severe skin adverse reactions.
• Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, asthma attacks, cough accompanied by fever indicating respiratory issues.
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), general lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice).
• Sudden and severe headache.

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, fainting, sedation, migraine, 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, swelling, muscle pain, hypertension, premature ventricular contractions, itching, localized urticaria, facial flushing, flushing, erectile dysfunction, experiments

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to avoid extremely hot or cold environments and store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Orange rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [6 tablets/PTP*5]