Ducores 60/2.5 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this drug is 1 tablet once daily, taken with water regardless of meals. It is advised to take it at the same time daily (e.g., in the morning) if possible. If blood pressure is not controlled with pimasartan monotherapy, dosages of 30/2.5 mg, 60/2.5 mg, or 60/5 mg may be administered. Dosage adjustment is not necessary for elderly patients (70 years of age and under) and patients with mild to moderate renal impairment.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy for pediatric and adolescent patients under 18 years of age have not been established.

This drug can cause severe harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with an allergy to the main ingredient or similar components, pregnant or breastfeeding women, dialysis patients, patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment, biliary obstruction, and certain diabetic patients should not use this drug. Patients with low blood volume or sodium, renal impairment, renovascular hypertension, heart valve disease, severe hypotension, and the elderly should exercise special caution when using this drug. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, edema, urination disorders, insomnia, and flushing may occur while taking this drug, and serious adverse reactions may occur infrequently, so patients should immediately consult a doctor if symptoms are severe. Since this drug lowers blood pressure, patients with hypotension or electrolyte imbalances should correct their condition before taking it, and regularly check blood pressure and electrolyte levels during use. Moreover, since this drug poses a risk of hyperkalemia, it is important to regularly monitor potassium levels in the blood. Interactions may occur when taken with other antihypertensives, diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, certain antibiotics, pain relievers, etc., so patients must inform their healthcare providers of any medications they are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before taking this drug, as it may affect the fetus or newborn, and discontinue use or breastfeeding if necessary. This drug has not been proven safe and effective for children under 18 years of age, so its use is not recommended. In case of overdose, hypotension, palpitations, and in severe cases, shock may occur. Therefore, patients should adhere to the prescribed dosage and visit a medical institution immediately if any unusual symptoms arise. Finally, this drug should be kept out of reach of children, not transferred to another container, and care should be taken to maintain quality during storage.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe overall swelling accompanied by increased blood pressure, severe allergy

Mild side effects

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

This drug may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that blocks light. Additionally, it is recommended to store the drug at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Yellow, rounded square film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle