Olmesartan Medoxomil / Rosuvastatin Tablets 20/20 mg

Adult dose

Olmesartan Medoxomil: The recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, without regard to meals. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the dose may be increased to 20 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 40 mg once daily. The antihypertensive effect typically appears within 2 weeks of initiation of therapy, with maximum effect occurring around 8 weeks. Rosuvastatin: The starting dose is 5 mg once daily, and it can be taken at any time of the day, regardless of meals.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric patients under 18 years of age.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn when taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be given to individuals with allergies to this medication or its components, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or fertile women who are not using appropriate contraception. It should not be used in patients with severely impaired kidney function, those on dialysis, patients with severe liver impairment, biliary obstruction, or those with muscular diseases. This medication contains lactose; therefore, it should not be taken by patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders. Patients with low blood volume or sodium levels may experience hypotension upon initial dosing, so careful monitoring is required. Patients with severe heart failure or those whose renal function relies on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system should be cautious as renal function changes may occur. Due to the risk of hyperkalemia, especially in patients with heart failure or renal disease, blood potassium levels should be checked regularly. Muscle-related side effects may appear; therefore, if symptoms like myalgia or muscle weakness occur, immediate consultation with a physician is recommended. This medication can affect liver function, so it is advisable to undergo regular liver function tests before and during treatment. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur; therefore, caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery. There may be drug interactions when taken in combination with other medications, so it is essential to inform your physician or pharmacist of any medications you are currently taking. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult their physician before taking this medication and should use appropriate contraception methods. If breastfeeding, this medication may be excreted in breast milk, so either breastfeeding needs to be discontinued or the medication should be stopped. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children under 18 years have not been established, so its use is not recommended in this age group. Elderly patients may have increased blood concentration of this medication, so dose adjustment may be necessary. In case of overdose, hypotension or cardiac arrhythmias may occur; immediate medical attention should be sought.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blistering, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucous membrane pain, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy throughout the body, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual impairment,

Mild side effects

Headache, dizziness, decreased sensation, drowsiness, gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, dental caries, dyspepsia, gastric ulcer, gastritis, gastroenteritis, musculoskeletal stiffness, atrial fibrillation, hypoglycemia, chest pain, palpitations, low back pain, hematuria, pruritus, vomiting, chronic malabsorption syndrome-like intestinal disease, thrombocytopenia, alopecia, rash, facial swelling, cough, epistaxis, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, memory loss, peripheral neuropathy, diarrhea, weakness, increased blood pressure, elevated serum creatinine

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

White or yellowish round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu) × 3]