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Amloget Tablet 5/20/10 mg (Amlodipine, Rosuvastatin, Ezetimibe)

Amloget Tablet 5/20/10 mg (Amlodipine, Rosuvastatin, Ezetimibe)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Ezetimibe›10mg / 1 tabletRosuvastatin Calcium›20.8mg / 1 tabletAmlodipine Besylate›6.944mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)셀트리온제약
Appearance
Pink, biconvex, round film-coated tablet
Packaging
Bottle packaging - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle packaging - 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202402810 · Approved 2024.11.27

Summary

Main use
Treatment for improvement of hypertension and dyslipidemia and reduction of angina risk
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Take one tablet once a day with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). Amlodipine should be taken orally at 5 mg once a day, which can be increased up to a maximum of 10 mg per day depending on the patient's response. The Ezetimibe/Rosuvastatin combination should be administered once daily, irrespective of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the Ezetimibe/Rosuvastatin

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)셀트리온제약

Efficacy & effects

Treatment for improvement of hypertension and dyslipidemia and reduction of angina risk

  • Hypertension
  • fixed closure of coronary artery
  • coronary vascular spasm
  • vasoconstriction
  • myocardial ischemia
  • primary hypercholesterolemia
  • mixed dyslipidemia
  • elevated total cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Apo B protein
  • triglycerides
  • and non-HDL cholesterol
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This medication is used for patients who need to take Amlodipine and Ezetimibe/Rosuvastatin together. Amlodipine improves hypertension and myocardial ischemia caused by stable or variant angina, reducing the risk of hospitalization due to angina and the risk associated with vascular procedures in patients with recently confirmed coronary artery disease. Ezetimibe/Rosuvastatin helps to lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, Apo B, triglycerides, and non-HDL cholesterol while raising HDL cholesterol in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia. This medication is effectively used in the treatment of hypertension, angina, and dyslipidemia.

How to take

Adult dose

Take one tablet once a day with water, regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time every day (e.g., in the morning). Amlodipine should be taken orally at 5 mg once a day, which can be increased up to a maximum of 10 mg per day depending on the patient's response. The Ezetimibe/Rosuvastatin combination should be administered once daily, irrespective of meals. For primary hypercholesterolemia, the Ezetimibe/Rosuvastatin

Precautions

This medication can cause a rare but serious side effect known as rhabdomyolysis, which can lead to severe muscle problems. If severe muscle pain or weakness occurs, notify your doctor immediately. This medication should not be used in patients with certain conditions, such as severe liver dysfunction, significantly reduced renal function, severe aortic stenosis, or a known hypersensitivity to the drug. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not use this medication. This medication may affect the liver; hence, liver function tests should be regularly performed before and during treatment, and immediately consult a doctor if there are signs of liver damage. Elderly patients, those with impaired renal function, or those with hypothyroidism may be at higher risk for muscle problems when using this medication, and caution is recommended. This medication can interact with multiple other drugs, so notify your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants, certain antibiotics, and fibrate medications. During the course of this treatment, report immediately to your healthcare professional if you experience sudden muscle pain, cramps, fatigue, fever, or other symptoms, as blood tests may be needed to check for muscle damage if required. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension or heart problems may occur, requiring immediate hospital care and appropriate emergency treatment. This medication is not recommended for children as safety and efficacy have not been established, and it should be stored out of reach of children.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, acute renal failure, thrombocytopenia, increased blood creatinine, anaphylaxis, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), respiratory issues (dyspnea), acute myocardial infarction, liver abnormalities (jaundice), hepatitis, severe renal impairment, severe muscle weakness, oculomotor weakness, rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, myositis, palpitations

Mild side effects

  • Headache
  • fatigue
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • flushing
  • myalgia
  • abdominal pain
  • nausea
  • constipation
  • vomiting
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  • diarrhea
  • itching
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • edema
  • chest pain
  • insomnia
  • paresthesia
  • urination disorders
  • muscle cramps
  • weakness
  • lethargy
  • weight gain/loss
  • increased blood pressure
  • thrombocytopenia
  • leukopenia
  • hypoplatelet
  • gallstones
  • depression
  • sleep disturbances
  • cough
  • sputum
  • nasal congestion
  • oculomotor weakness
  • erectile dysfunction
  • dry mouth
  • gingival hyperplasia
  • pancreatitis

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

Storage

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Pink, biconvex, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Bottle packaging - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle packaging - 100 tablets/bottle

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