Escarb Tablet 30/2.5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for adults is 1 tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time daily (e.g., in the morning). While it is advised to adjust the dosage with pimasartan, if blood pressure is not controlled, switching to the following dosage can be considered. ㆍ 30/2.5 mg: Given to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled on monotherapy with pimasartan 30 mg.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy for patients under 18 years of age have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus or newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters; therefore, it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be taken by individuals with an allergy to any of its components, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients receiving kidney dialysis, those with moderate to severe liver impairment, patients with biliary obstruction, or individuals with certain kidney diseases. Special caution is required when administering this medication to patients with decreased blood volume or sodium deficiency, impaired kidney function, renovascular hypertension, certain heart diseases, and elderly patients. Common side effects may include dizziness, headaches, facial swelling, urinary disorders, insomnia, flushing, among others, and severe side effects have been reported rarely. Patients should consult a physician immediately if symptoms occur. Hypotension may occur, so if low blood pressure is suspected, the patient should be laid down and given intravenous fluids if necessary. Once blood pressure stabilizes, medication can be continued. Interactions may occur when this medication is combined with other antihypertensives or potassium-sparing diuretics, so patients should inform healthcare providers about any other medications they are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding women must consult with healthcare professionals before using this medication and may need to stop breastfeeding or discontinue the medication if necessary. Safety in children and adolescents under 18 years has not been established, so caution is advised. Elderly patients may also be more sensitive to this medication, requiring dose adjustments or monitoring for side effects. Patients with severely impaired liver function should not take this medication, and caution is needed for those with mildly impaired liver function. Overdose may cause hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, and immediate emergency treatment is required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it into other containers.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• postural dizziness
• headache
• facial swelling
• peripheral edema
• urinary disorders
• insomnia
• flushing
• dyspepsia
• vomiting

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that prevents light exposure. It is also important to maintain a temperature between 1°C and 30°C during storage to ensure the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

White, rounded-square film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle