PINKAB Tabletten 30/2.5 mg (Pimasartan Potassium, Es-Amlodipine)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advisable to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning). Administer 30/2.5 mg to patients whose blood pressure is inadequately controlled with 30 mg of Pimasartan monotherapy. Administer 60/2.5 mg to patients whose blood pressure is inadequately controlled with 60 mg of Pimasartan monotherapy.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy in patients under 18 years of age have not been established.

This medication can cause serious harm or death to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy; therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This drug should not be given to patients with allergies to its active ingredients or similar substances, those who are pregnant or nursing, patients undergoing dialysis, patients with moderate to severe liver dysfunction, patients with biliary obstruction, and certain kidney diseases or diabetes. Caution is warranted in patients with low blood volume or salt depletion, those with impaired kidney function, patients with renovascular hypertension, certain heart disease patients, elderly patients, and those with allergies to specific pigments. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, facial swelling, urination disorders, insomnia, and flushing; if such symptoms occur, consultation with a healthcare provider is necessary. Patients with low blood pressure or electrolyte imbalances should be particularly cautious, as there is a risk of excessively low blood pressure or elevated potassium levels; regular monitoring is needed. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive medications, diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, certain antibiotics, antifungals, and lithium preparations, so patients must inform their healthcare providers of any medications they are taking. Pregnant or nursing women are advised not to take this medication, and should consult with a physician about alternative medications if necessary. Its safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 18 years of age, so it is recommended not to use it in this population. In case of overdose, symptoms such as low blood pressure and heart rhythm abnormalities may occur, so patients should contact a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is important not to transfer it to another container to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blistering, skin peeling, mucous membrane pain in the mouth/eyes, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary symptoms

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• orthostatic dizziness
• insomnia
• flushing
• facial swelling
• peripheral edema
• urination disorders
• dyspepsia
• vomiting

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a special container that prevents light exposure. It is also safe to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White, film-coated tablets with rounded edges in a square shape

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle