Azerofin Tablet 16 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 per day.

This medication should not be used in pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. If there is an allergy to any of the components of this medication, it should not be taken. Caution is needed as side effects may worsen when taken with certain antifungals or HIV treatments. Patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function should be cautious when using this medication. Especially in cases of poor kidney function, blood pressure may drop too low, which can strain the kidneys. There haven't been sufficient clinical trials on patients with severely impaired liver function, so caution is advised. Serious side effects such as liver dysfunction, jaundice, and arrhythmias may occur during the use of this medication, and symptoms should be discussed with a doctor immediately. Symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness may occur due to a significant drop in blood pressure, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating dangerous machinery. This medication's effectiveness may be intensified or weakened when taken with certain drugs; therefore, it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Pregnant women should avoid this medication as it may harm the fetus, and nursing mothers should consult a specialist to decide whether to take it. The safety in children has not been confirmed, so it is advisable not to use it in this population. Elderly patients should start with a lower dose and consume it carefully, as excessive lowering of blood pressure can lead to severe complications such as stroke. Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis should be aware that issues may arise with the dialysis solution, so caution is necessary. This medication should be handled carefully when being taken out from the packaging, and care should be taken not to swallow the packaging. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container. Also, it may degrade due to light, so it should be stored in a dark place after opening.

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

This medication may be sensitive to moisture and light; therefore, it should be stored in a light-blocking airtight container containing silica gel. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees. This ensures that the medication's effectiveness is safely preserved for a long time.

Appearance

Yellow circular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP (10 tablets/PTP*3), 30 tablets/bottle