Olmesartan Medoxomil and Rosuvastatin Tablets 20/5 mg

Adult dose

Olmesartan Medoxomil: The recommended starting dose is 10 mg once daily, taken regardless of meals. If blood pressure control is insufficient, it may be increased to 20 mg once daily, with a maximum of 40 mg possible. The antihypertensive effect appears within 2 weeks of starting treatment, with maximum effect observed after about 8 weeks. Elderly and patients with mild liver impairment do not need dosage adjustment, while mild and moderate kidney impairment patients should receive appropriate dosage adjustments.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients under 18 years have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be used by individuals allergic to its ingredients, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and fertile women not using appropriate contraception. Patients with very poor kidney function or undergoing dialysis, severe liver impairment, and those with certain liver or muscle diseases should not take this medication. Patients with very low blood pressure or low sodium levels may experience hypotensive symptoms when starting this medication, so caution is required, and such symptoms should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. This medication can affect kidney function; therefore, patients with poor kidney function should periodically check their kidney status through blood tests. Due to the risk of hyperkalemia, it is important to regularly check blood potassium levels. If symptoms of muscle pain or weakness occur, notify a healthcare professional immediately and undergo necessary testing; in severe cases, the medication should be discontinued. This medication may also affect liver function, so liver function tests should be performed regularly, and if signs of liver damage occur, it should be discontinued immediately. Dizziness might occur, so be cautious when engaging in dangerous activities such as high-elevation work or driving. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform your healthcare professional of any other medications you are taking, especially when taking potassium-sparing diuretics or certain antibiotics, antifungals, and immunosuppressants. Do not take this medication if pregnant or breastfeeding, and women planning pregnancy should use appropriate contraceptive methods. For children and adolescents under 18 years old, it is advisable not to use it as safety and efficacy have not been established. In elderly patients, drug concentration in the body may increase, requiring dosage adjustment and caution. Overdose can cause symptoms such as hypotension or palpitations; in this case, visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• reduced perception
• drowsiness
• gastroesophageal reflux
• constipation
• dental caries
• dyspepsia
• gastric ulcer
• gastritis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help safely preserve the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

White or light yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/Alu-Alu) × 3