Ducarb Plus Tablets 60/5/12.5 milligrams

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily at one tablet with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). This medication 30/5/12.5 milligrams is administered to patients whose blood pressure is not controlled through a combination therapy of pimasartan potassium and amlodipine, and the dosage should be adjusted at intervals of more than 2 weeks considering the individual blood pressure response. The maximum dosage of this medication is 60/10/25 milligrams.

This medication can cause serious harm or death to the fetus and newborn, especially during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, and should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. It should not be administered to patients who are allergic to any ingredient of this medication or similar drugs, patients with liver disorders, biliary obstruction, severe renal failure, or certain heart diseases. Patients with reduced blood volume, renal impairment, elderly patients, or patients with specific cardiovascular diseases should be closely monitored when taking this medication. Use of this medication may result in side effects such as dizziness, headaches, dyspepsia, and in rare cases may lead to severe adverse reactions such as hypotension or electrolyte imbalance. If blood pressure drops too low or severe side effects occur, consult healthcare professionals immediately, and regular blood tests to check for electrolytes and renal function are important. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive agents, diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, and certain anti-inflammatory drugs, so it is essential to inform medical personnel of any other medications being taken. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and particularly during breastfeeding should be cautious as the drug may be passed through breast milk. Safety for children and adolescents under 18 years has not been established, so it is recommended not to use it. In case of overdose, symptoms may include hypotension, dizziness, and arrhythmia, and appropriate medical attention should be sought immediately. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and it is safe not to transfer it into another container. Caution is required when driving or operating machinery as dizziness or drowsiness may occur while taking this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), palpitations, headache, confusion, hypotension, jaundice, acute renal failure, acute closed-angle glaucoma, choroidal effusion, pulmonary edema, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), necrotizing vasculitis, anaphylaxis, acute cholecystitis, arrhythmia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, purpura, renal failure, hypotension, shock, confusion, paralysis, hypertension, abnormal heart rate, vascular edema, asthma attack, dyspnea

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• sensory loss
• dyspepsia
• increased creatine phosphokinase (CPK)
• confusion
• anal bleeding
• dental caries
• duodenitis
• gastritis

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is safe to store it at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellow rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)], 30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle