Ducarb Plus Tablet 60/10/25 mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally as 1 tablet once a day with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). For patients whose blood pressure is not controlled by a combination of Pimasartan Potassium and Amlodipine, administer this medicine 30/5/12.5 mg and adjust the dosage at intervals of more than 2 weeks considering the patient's blood pressure response. The maximum dosage of this medication is 60/10/25 mg.

This medicine may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if administered during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to this medication or its components, specific liver disorders, bile duct obstruction, heart valve disease, or severe renal failure should not take this medication. Patients with reduced blood volume or impaired kidney function, elderly patients, and those on long-term diuretics should be closely monitored as this medication may cause hypotension or worsen kidney function. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, edema, and hypotension; if abnormal symptoms persist or worsen, medical consultation is advised. Rapid drops in blood pressure can occur; therefore, patients should start slowly when taking this medication for the first time or increasing the dose, and if symptoms appear, lay the patient down and administer fluids if necessary. Since this medication can affect blood potassium levels, patients with heart failure or kidney disease should have regular blood tests. Interactions may occur if taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, potassium supplements, or certain analgesics; it is essential to inform doctors or pharmacists. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication; if breastfeeding, they should stop either breastfeeding or taking the medication. Its safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 18 years; therefore, it is best not to use it in this age group. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to this medication, so it is recommended to start at a lower dose and gradually increase. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension, palpitations, dizziness, and dehydration may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container may lead to quality degradation.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe allergic reactions, hypotension, jaundice, severe neurological symptoms, severe edema or urinary abnormalities, acute renal failure, pulmonary edema, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), anaphylaxis

Mild side effects

Dizziness, headache, paresthesia, increased blood creatine phosphokinase (CPK), dyspepsia, nasopharyngitis, confusion, rectal bleeding, dental caries, duodenitis, gastritis, hemorrhoids, stomatitis, increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT), increased blood glucose, chest pain, edema, peripheral edema, cystitis, hyperuricemia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, palpitations, muscle cramps, hypotension, orthostatic dizziness, facial edema, urinary disturbances, insomnia, flushing,

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help preserve the drug's efficacy and safety over time.

Appearance

Orange rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

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