Exkressesba Tablets 5/160/5 mg

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet once a day with water. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., before breakfast). For the amlodipine/valsartan combination product, if blood pressure is not adequately controlled with monotherapy, it can be administered as follows: - 5/80 mg: administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 5 mg amlodipine or 80 mg valsartan monotherapy. - 5/160 mg: administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with 5 mg amlodipine or 160 mg valsartan monotherapy.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus; it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Do not use this medication in women who are allergic to any component or who have severe liver dysfunction, severe renal impairment, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with a deficiency of sodium or fluid in the body, patients with hyperkalemia, and those with vascular issues in the kidneys should use this medication with particular caution, requiring careful monitoring by a physician. In patients with heart conditions such as heart failure or post-myocardial infarction, as well as patients with aortic stenosis, this medication should also be used cautiously due to the risk of side effects such as hypotension and vascular edema. If unusual symptoms like muscle pain, muscle weakness, or sudden muscle pain occur during the course of this medication, consult a doctor immediately, and it is advisable to regularly undergo liver function tests and blood tests. Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or fatigue may occur, particularly when starting this medication or changing dosages. Interactions may occur with other medications, so inform your physician or pharmacist about all medications currently being taken, particularly if taking potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, certain antibiotics, immunosuppressants, or fibrate medications. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication and should use appropriate contraceptive methods if they are planning to become pregnant. The use of this medication is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established. In elderly patients, bodily responses may be more sensitive, so it is advisable to start at a lower dosage and gradually adjust. In cases of overdose, serious hypotension, shock, and decreased heart function may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe edema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal respiratory symptoms with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, decreased urine output

Mild side effects

• Peripheral edema
• heat sensation
• increased ALT
• increased AST
• increased serum creatinine
• flank pain
• sore throat
• dizziness
• sensory reduction
• rhinitis

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from exposure to air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature).

Appearance

Pale yellow-pink oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle