Treatment of hypertension and angina (myocardial ischemia), improvement of hypercholesterolemia
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
The recommended dosage 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. morning).
Take this medication whole, without chewing, dividing, or crushing it.
For Amlodipine, take 5 mg orally once daily, and may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg per day depending on the patient's response.
Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin combination should be taken once daily with or without meals.
Treatment of hypertension and angina (myocardial ischemia), improvement of hypercholesterolemia
Hypertension
fixed occlusion of the coronary arteries
coronary vasospasm
vascular constriction
myocardial ischemia
angina
primary hypercholesterolemia
dyslipidemia
homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
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This medication is used only for patients who must take both Amlodipine and Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin combination drugs. Amlodipine is used to treat hypertension and angina, particularly myocardial ischemia caused by stable and variant angina. It also helps reduce the risk of hospitalization due to angina in patients with coronary artery disease and related risks of vascular procedures. The Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin combination drug is primarily used to improve cholesterol levels in patients with hypercholesterolemia and dyslipidemia, and can also be used as an adjunct or alternative treatment for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. This combination reduces total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides while increasing HDL cholesterol, thereby positively impacting cardiovascular health. Therefore, this medication is used to improve symptoms in patients with hypertension, angina, and hyperlipidemia, and to reduce cardiovascular risk.
How to take
Adult dose
The recommended dosage 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. morning).
Take this medication whole, without chewing, dividing, or crushing it.
For Amlodipine, take 5 mg orally once daily, and may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg per day depending on the patient's response.
Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin combination should be taken once daily with or without meals.
Precautions
This medication may cause abnormal reactions in the muscles, so if severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, consult a doctor immediately.
Patients with severe infections, hypotension, major surgery or trauma, or metabolic disorders may need to temporarily stop or discontinue this medication.
Patients allergic to any ingredient in this medication or with liver disease, muscle disease, or severe liver dysfunction should not take it.
Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should also avoid this medication.
Patients with a history of alcohol addiction or liver disease should take this medication cautiously, as well as elderly patients or those with poor kidney function.
Since this medication may affect liver function, regular checks of liver function test results are necessary, and if symptoms of liver damage occur, you must notify a healthcare professional immediately.
Furthermore, this medication may affect blood sugar levels, so diabetic patients should manage their blood sugar carefully.
There may be interactions with other medications, so inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other drugs.
Caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may occur.
Women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception while taking this medication and must inform healthcare personnel immediately if symptoms such as muscle pain, malaise, or fever occur.
Side effects and when to seek care immediately
Serious side effects
Urticaria, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, breathlessness or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (skin or eyes turning yellow), extreme fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures.
Mild side effects
Headache
constipation
dyspepsia
abdominal pain
diarrhea
chest pain
edema
dry eyes
arthralgia
fatigue
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malaise
weakness
chest discomfort
dizziness
drowsiness
nausea
vomiting
belching
low back pain
muscle cramps
myalgia
muscle fatigue
fever
nosebleed
cough
tinnitus
itching
rash
hair loss
sweating
urticaria
thrombocytopenia
anemia
insomnia
mood changes
nightmares
tremors
paresthesia
memory loss
depression
increased blood pressure
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Storage
This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be kept between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
Light pink elongated film-coated tablet
Package unit
30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)]
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Even with the same ingredient, the dose and directions can differ by strength and dosage form. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching from a medication you are already taking.
Questions about this medicine
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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.