Duca M Tablet 60/5 mg (Pimasartan Potassium, Esamlodipine)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medication is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). Dosage adjustment guidelines: - 30/2.5 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with Pimasartan 30 mg monotherapy. - 60/2.5 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with Pimasartan 60 mg monotherapy.

This medication can cause serious harm or death to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it must be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any of its active ingredients or dihydropyridine derivatives, if you are pregnant or nursing, if you are receiving renal dialysis, if you have moderate to severe liver impairment, if you have biliary obstruction, if you have specific kidney function disorders related to diabetes, or if you have genetic issues like lactose intolerance. Patients with low blood volume or body salt, impaired kidney function, renovascular hypertension, certain heart valve diseases, severe hypotension, elderly individuals, etc., should be particularly cautious when taking this medication and it should be administered while closely monitoring their condition. While using this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, facial or peripheral edema, urination disorders, insomnia, and flushing may occur, so consult a doctor if any abnormal symptoms appear. In particular, blood pressure may become too low or electrolyte imbalances may occur, so blood pressure and electrolyte status should be checked periodically at the start of treatment or when adjusting the dosage. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, potassium-sparing diuretics, lithium preparations, NSAIDs, etc., so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. Pregnant or nursing women are advised not to take this medication, and it should only be decided after consulting a specialist if necessary. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children under 18 years of age have not been established, and extra caution is necessary for elderly individuals over 70 years of age. In case of overdose, hypotension, palpitations, and in severe cases, shock may occur, necessitating immediate hospital visit and possible emergency treatment. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to other containers can affect quality, so care should be taken.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, impaired consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urine

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• postural dizziness
• headache
• facial edema
• peripheral edema
• urination disorders
• insomnia
• flushing
• indigestion
• vomiting

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in an opaque container that does not allow light in. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

Orange-colored, square film-coated tablet with rounded corners

Package unit

30 tablets / bottle, 300 tablets / bottle