Hynav 60 mg Tablet (Pimasartan Potassium Trihydrate)

Adult dose

Take 30 to 60 mg once daily, regardless of meals. If blood pressure is not adequately controlled, the dosage may be increased to 120 mg once daily. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day if possible. For elderly patients aged 70 and over, an initial dosage of 30 mg once daily is recommended. Patients with severe renal impairment should start with 30 mg once daily and not exceed 60 mg.

This medication can cause serious harm or death to the fetus or newborn if taken during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, so it must be discontinued immediately if pregnancy is confirmed. Patients with allergies to the ingredients of this medication, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients undergoing renal dialysis, patients with moderate to severe liver dysfunction, patients with biliary obstruction, diabetic patients with certain kidney diseases, and those with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should not take this medicine. Patients with low blood volume or sodium, patients with impaired kidney function, patients with renovascular hypertension, patients with aortic and mitral valve stenosis, patients with primary aldosteronism, and those allergic to the pigment in this medication should use it with caution. While taking this medication, symptoms such as headaches and dizziness may commonly occur, and rare side effects such as dyspepsia, vomiting, liver function abnormalities, cough, muscle stiffness, skin rash, and blood pressure changes have been reported. If blood pressure drops too low or severe side effects occur, immediate medical attention should be sought. Since this medication lowers blood pressure, caution is needed as blood pressure may drop sharply when starting treatment if patients are on high-dose diuretics or have restricted salt intake. Additionally, as there is a risk of increased potassium levels in the blood, regular blood tests are recommended. Interactions may occur when taken with other blood pressure medications, certain diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, lithium, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, etc., so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is essential. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid taking this medication, and especially during early pregnancy, it may also pose risks, so if planning to become pregnant or upon discovering a pregnancy, it should be discontinued immediately. Safety and effectiveness in children under 18 years have not been established. Elderly patients over 65 years may be more sensitive to this drug, hence caution is required. Patients with moderate to severe liver disease should not take this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms such as hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias may occur, and if symptoms arise, immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• dizziness
• fainting
• sedation
• migraine
• dyspepsia
• vomiting
• nausea
• epigastric pain
• weakness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light, at temperatures between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication’s effectiveness.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet with a break line on one side

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle