Baroset Tablet 5/80/12.5 mg (Amlodipine Besylate, Valsartan, Chlorthalidone)

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily, 1 tablet, with or without food, and it is recommended to take it at the same time daily (e.g., in the morning). For patients whose blood pressure is not controlled with amlodipine/valsartan combination therapy, this medication 5/80/12.5 mg is administered, and the dosage is adjusted considering the patient's blood pressure response, with intervals of more than 2 weeks. The maximum dosage of this medication is 10/160/25 mg.

This medication may cause serious harm to the fetus and newborn if taken during pregnancy, so it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. Patients with impaired liver function or ongoing liver disease should be cautious as this medication may induce hepatic coma. In patients with severe kidney dysfunction, this medication may cause hyperazotemia, so it should be used carefully. Patients who have hypersensitivity to any ingredient of this medication or have certain liver or kidney diseases, and pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication. Patients with severe hypotension, certain heart valve diseases, and a history of angioedema should avoid using it. Patients with sodium or fluid depletion are at risk for hypotension, so their condition should be checked before administration, and if hypotension occurs during treatment, appropriate measures should be taken immediately. Patients with high potassium levels or at risk of hyperkalemia should check their potassium levels frequently and use it with caution. Careful administration is required in patients with heart disease, kidney transplant recipients, the elderly, and infants, especially since the elderly may easily experience hyponatremia or hypokalemia. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, blood pressure drop, and changes in blood test values, so patients should consult a doctor if unusual symptoms occur. When taken with other medications, there may be interactions, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist and be cautious. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop sharply, so immediate medical assistance is needed and gastric lavage or administration of activated charcoal may be performed if necessary. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory disturbances accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice),

Mild side effects

Dizziness, headache, increased blood uric acid, elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST), increased blood creatine phosphokinase (CPK), increased blood sugar, increased triglycerides (TG), COVID-19, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infections, eyelid tremors, orthostatic hypotension, chest discomfort, flushing, fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, drowsiness, abdominal pain, nausea, lethargy, malaise

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and it is recommended to keep it at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and ensure its safe use.

Appearance

Yellow oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle