Dualtera Tablet 60/5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose for this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advised to take it at the same time each day (e.g., in the morning) whenever possible.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients allergic to any ingredients of this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients undergoing renal dialysis, patients with moderate to severe liver impairment, and those with bile duct obstruction should not take this medication. In addition, patients with diabetes or severely impaired renal function, certain genetically lactose-intolerant patients, those with severe aortic stenosis, and patients in shock are also prohibited from taking this medication. Particular caution is required when using this medication in patients with decreased blood volume or sodium deficiency, impaired renal function, renovascular hypertension, heart valve disease, older adults, etc. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, swelling, urination problems, insomnia, and facial flushing; consultation with a doctor is necessary if any abnormal symptoms occur. Patients with low blood pressure or electrolyte imbalance may experience symptoms of hypotension when starting this medication or increasing the dose, so caution is necessary, and regular monitoring of serum potassium levels is recommended. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, it is essential to inform your doctor, especially if you are taking potassium-sparing diuretics, other antihypertensive medications, lithium, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Use of this medication during pregnancy may pose risks to the fetus, so do not take it if you are planning a pregnancy or are pregnant; it is also not recommended for breastfeeding mothers. The safety of this medication has not been established for children and adolescents under 18, so its use is not recommended. For older adults, no special dose adjustment is necessary, but caution is advised as their body responses may be more sensitive. Patients with moderate to severe liver impairment should not take this medication. In cases of overdose, hypotension, arrhythmia, and in severe cases, shock may occur, so immediate medical attention is required. Store this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to another container; it is essential to follow your doctor's instructions when using it.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities associated with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), generalized extreme lethargy, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination problems

Mild side effects

Dizziness, headache, postural dizziness, insomnia, flushing, facial swelling, peripheral edema, urination problems, dyspepsia, vomiting, nausea, upper abdominal pain, weakness, foreign body sensation, elevated liver enzyme levels, decreased platelet count, increased serum creatine phosphokinase levels, cough, muscle contractions, musculoskeletal stiffness, itching, localized hives, erectile dysfunction, syncope, sedation, migraine, headache, pruritus, rash, angioedema, erythema multiforme, palpitations

This medication can be sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a special container that protects it from light. Additionally, it is essential to maintain a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius while storing the medication. This helps to preserve the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

Orange, rounded rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle