Duo-skujeong 5/10 mg (Amlodipine Besilate, Atorvastatin Calcium Hydrate)

Adult dose

This medication is administered only to adults, and the dosing should be individualized for each patient based on the efficacy and tolerability of amlodipine/atorvastatin. Amlodipine (Es-Amlodipine): 5 (2.5) mg orally once daily, with a maximum increase to 10 (5) mg daily based on patient response. Atorvastatin: - For patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia: recommended initial

It is very important that this medication is not administered to certain patients. For example, it should not be used in patients who are allergic to this medication or similar medications, severely impaired liver function, pregnant or nursing women, patients with muscle disease, severe aortic stenosis, patients in shock, and patients within one month after myocardial infarction. Additionally, patients with very poor kidney function, elderly patients, alcoholics, patients with a history of liver disease should use this medication with caution. Patients who may have muscle-related issues should have their muscle enzyme levels checked prior to administration. This medication usually has good tolerability, but may occasionally cause mild side effects such as flushing, edema, dizziness, headache, and dyspepsia. Serious side effects such as liver dysfunction, myalgia, and allergic reactions can rarely occur, so if any unusual symptoms appear, immediate consultation with a physician is necessary. This medication is not to be used in pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and appropriate contraception must be practiced during administration. Nursing mothers should also discontinue breastfeeding while taking this medication. This medication interacts with many other drugs, so especially if taking drugs metabolized in the liver or certain antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, etc., it is essential to inform the physician. Dosing adjustments or monitoring may be needed when combined with other medications. In case of overdose, hypotension, arrhythmias, and in severe cases, shock may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. This medication is not removed by kidney dialysis, so special treatment may be necessary in case of overdose. The safety of this medication for children and the elderly has not been sufficiently verified, so caution is needed when using it in these age groups. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/eye mucous membranes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with coughing and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, consciousness disorders

Mild side effects

• Flushing
• fatigue
• edema
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• weakness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent the ingress of air or moisture and should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle