Azblock Tablet 8 mg (Azelnidipine)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer azelnidipine 8mg or 16mg orally once daily after breakfast. Initiate treatment at 8mg per dose and adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms. Take a maximum of 16mg daily.

This medicine should not be used in pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. Patients who have had allergic reactions to any components of this medicine should not take it. Coadministration with certain antifungal agents or HIV treatments may exacerbate side effects, hence they should not be taken together. Careful administration is required in patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function, and caution is especially needed for the elderly. During the use of this medicine, liver function may become abnormal, and serious side effects such as dizziness or heart rhythm abnormalities may occur; thus, the patient's condition should be closely monitored. Blood pressure may drop too low, so do not suddenly stop taking the medication; doses should be gradually reduced as directed by a physician. Dizziness may occur when driving or operating dangerous machinery, so caution is advised. This medicine is metabolized in the liver; hence taking it with certain medications may increase or decrease drug concentration, and be sure to consult a physician or pharmacist regarding concomitant medications. Pregnant women should not use this medicine, and nursing mothers should decide on its use after consulting a physician. Safety in pediatric patients has not been sufficiently verified, so caution is advised in administering this medicine to children. Elderly patients should start with a low dose and be closely monitored for any side effects. This medicine should be taken out of its packaging for use, and care should be taken not to accidentally swallow the packaging. Keep out of reach of children, and since it may discolor due to light, store in a dark place after opening.

• Liver dysfunction
• jaundice
• atrioventricular block
• bradycardia
• dizziness
• unsteadiness
• hypersensitivity
• itching
• rash
• vascular edema

Store this medicine in a light-resistant sealed container containing silica gel to prevent moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps to preserve the medicine's effectiveness.

Appearance

Yellow round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTP*3], 30 tablets/bottle