Medication info
Pimasab Tablet 30/2.5 mg

Pimasab Tablet 30/2.5 mg

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Fimasartan Potassium Trihydrate›33.005mg / 1 tabletS-Amlodipine Besylate 2.5 Hydrate›3.74mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
일성아이에스(주)
Appearance
White film-coated tablet with rounded corners
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202300133 · Approved 2023.01.06 · Insurance code 655404610

Summary

Main use
Improvement in blood pressure control in essential hypertension
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
The recommended dosage for this medication is one 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) if possible. Dosage adjustment method: - 30/2.5 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with a monotherapy of 30 mg of pimasartan. - 60/2.5 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with a monotherapy of 60 mg of pimasartan.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
일성아이에스(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement in blood pressure control in essential hypertension

  • Essential hypertension
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Pimasartan potassium is used for patients with essential hypertension who do not have sufficient blood pressure control with monotherapy. This medication helps lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, contributing to the reduction of the risk of complications due to hypertension. Therefore, it provides appropriate therapeutic effects for hypertensive patients who have difficulty in managing their blood pressure.

How to take

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is one 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) if possible. Dosage adjustment method: - 30/2.5 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with a monotherapy of 30 mg of pimasartan. - 60/2.5 mg: Administered to patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with a monotherapy of 60 mg of pimasartan.

Precautions

This medication can cause serious harm or death to the fetus and newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it should be stopped immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be used in patients with specific allergic reactions, pregnant or nursing women, patients on renal dialysis, patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment, patients with biliary obstruction, diabetic patients with specific kidney diseases, patients with specific hereditary lactose intolerance, patients with severe aortic stenosis, and patients in shock. Patients with reduced blood volume or body salts, patients with impaired renal function, patients with renovascular hypertension, patients with aortic and mitral stenosis, patients with primary aldosteronism, patients with severe hypotension, the elderly, and those with a history of allergy to specific dyes in this medication should use it with caution. When taking this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, facial swelling, urinary disturbances, insomnia, and flushing may occur, and if any unusual symptoms appear, consulting a doctor is advised. Patients using high-dose diuretics or with reduced blood volume may experience symptoms of hypotension, so particular caution is needed during the initial intake and dosage increase. Patients with impaired renal function may experience changes in renal function, so regular examinations are necessary. This medication may increase the hypotensive effect when used in conjunction with other antihypertensive drugs, so patients must inform their doctor about any other medications they are taking. Pregnant and nursing women are advised to avoid this medication, especially during pregnancy, as it may pose risks to the fetus, and they should consult a doctor before taking it. The safety and efficacy in children under 18 years have not been established, so it is recommended not to use it. In case of overdose, symptoms such as severe hypotension, arrhythmias, and shock may occur, and immediate contact with a medical institution for appropriate treatment is needed. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided as it may cause degradation of quality or accidents.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

  • Dizziness
  • orthostatic dizziness
  • headache
  • facial edema
  • peripheral edema
  • urinary disturbances
  • insomnia
  • flushing
  • dyspepsia
  • vomiting
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  • nausea
  • epigastric pain
  • weakness
  • foreign body sensation
  • elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST)
  • reduced platelet count
  • increased serum creatine phosphokinase
  • cough
  • muscle contraction
  • musculoskeletal rigidity
  • itching
  • local urticaria
  • erectile dysfunction
  • headache
  • syncope
  • sedation
  • migraine
  • dyspepsia
  • weakness
  • vascular issues

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that prevents light exposure. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature, specifically between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White film-coated tablet with rounded corners

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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