Rovato 5mg/10mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered only to adults, and the dosing should be individualized based on the efficacy and tolerability of amlodipine/atorvastatin in each patient. Amlodipine (S-amlodipine): Take 5 (2.5) mg orally once daily, and may be increased up to 10 (5) mg daily based on patient response. Atorvastatin: Recommended initial dose for patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who are allergic to this medication or similar class medications, have severe liver dysfunction, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, breastfeeding women, patients with muscle disorders, patients with severe aortic stenosis, patients in cardiogenic shock, and patients within one month of a myocardial infarction should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly patients, alcoholics, patients with a history of liver disease, and patients at risk for muscle disorders should exercise extra caution when taking this medication, and when necessary, blood tests should be conducted to check for muscle damage. This medication generally has good tolerability, but various side effects such as fatigue, edema, dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, and myalgia can occur. Especially if symptoms of myalgia or muscle weakness appear, consultation with a physician should be sought immediately. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception while taking it. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, if patients are currently taking other medications, they must inform their physician or pharmacist. Special caution is needed when used in combination with certain antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and some antiviral medications. In case of overdose, serious symptoms such as decreased blood pressure and impaired heart function may occur, so immediate medical attention is required, and this medication is not eliminated by dialysis, hence special treatment may be needed. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children and the elderly have not been sufficiently established, so it should be used cautiously under the guidance of a physician in these age groups. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• severe allergic reaction
• severe skin adverse reactions
• difficulty breathing
• asthma attacks
• yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
• liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• sudden and severe headache

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. Also, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle