Azebleck Tablet 16 mg (Azelnidipine)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer azelnidipine 8mg or 16mg orally once daily after breakfast. Start with 8mg once daily and adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms. The maximum daily dose is 16mg.

This medication should not be used by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. Those who are allergic to any of the components of this medication should also avoid use. It should not be taken in combination with certain antifungal medications or HIV treatments, as drug interactions may excessively enhance the effects of this medication or increase side effects. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or significantly poor liver function should exercise caution when using this medication. Particularly, the elderly should use it more carefully and it is advisable to start with a lower dose. During the use of this medication, serious side effects such as liver dysfunction, cardiac rhythm abnormalities, or severe dizziness may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately. Blood pressure may drop too low, so do not abruptly stop taking it, but rather taper the dosage gradually as directed by your physician. Special care should be taken if engaging in activities that require alertness, such as driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so interactions may occur when taken with other medications that affect the liver. Thus, if you are taking any other medications, be sure to inform your healthcare provider. Grapefruit juice may increase the blood concentration of this medication, raising the risk of side effects, so it should be avoided during treatment. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a physician before taking this medication. It is principle not to use this medication in children, as safety has not been established. This medication should be taken out of the packaging, and care should be taken not to swallow the packaging. Additionally, keep it out of reach of children and store it in a dark place after opening to prevent deterioration from light exposure.

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

This medication should be stored away from moisture and light, so it is advisable to keep it in an opaque, airtight container with silica gel. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Yellow round tablets

Package unit

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