Vpozyal Tablet 5/160/5 mg

Adult dose

This medication is to be taken once a day with water. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., before breakfast). The dosage of the amlodipine/valsartan combination should be individualized based on the effectiveness and tolerability for each patient. Dosing guidelines for amlodipine/valsartan combinations: - 5/80 mg: For patients whose blood pressure is not controlled with monotherapy of amlodipine 5 mg or valsartan 80 mg.

This medication should not be taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. It is safe not to use this medication if you have allergies to any of its components or if you have severe liver or kidney dysfunction. Patients with sodium or fluid depletion should improve their condition before taking this medication, and blood pressure and physical condition should be closely monitored during treatment. Patients with high potassium levels or those taking medications that can increase potassium should have their potassium levels frequently checked. Patients with renal artery issues should be administered this medication cautiously, as there is a risk of worsening renal function. Patients with heart failure or myocardial infarction may experience changes in renal function due to the use of this medication, so regular monitoring is necessary. This medication can cause muscle pain or myopathy and, in rare cases, severe muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis); immediate consultation with a physician is required if any unusual muscle symptoms appear. Caution is necessary as dizziness or fatigue may occur when driving or operating machinery. This medication can interact with various other medications, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other drugs. Women who are breastfeeding should not take this medication and must discontinue breastfeeding if they are currently using it. Elderly patients may respond more sensitively to this medication, so careful titration of the dose is required. In case of an overdose, serious symptoms such as hypotension and altered consciousness may occur; in such cases, immediate medical attention should be sought. Regular monitoring of liver function, kidney function, and blood test results during the use of this medication is important.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanying cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Peripheral edema
• warmth sensation
• increased ALT
• increased AST
• elevated blood creatinine
• flank pain
• sore throat
• dizziness
• decreased sensation
• nasopharyngitis

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

Pale yellow-pink oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle