NP Forging 10/160 mg

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is one tablet once daily, to be taken with water regardless of meals. It is recommended to take it at the same time each day (e.g., morning). Before administration, it is recommended to adjust dosages using the individual components (amlodipine or valsartan). If blood pressure is not controlled, this medication can be transitioned based on the dosage of amlodipine and valsartan monotherapy. For patients with renal impairment, moderate and mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance above 10 mL/min) do not require dosage adjustments; however, severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance below 10 mL/min) and dialysis patients should not receive this medication. In cases of moderate renal impairment, monitoring of potassium levels and creatinine is recommended.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy for pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, therefore administration is not recommended.

This medication may cause serious harm or death to the fetus or newborn if taken during the second or third trimester of pregnancy; therefore, if pregnancy is confirmed, it should be discontinued immediately. Patients who are allergic to the active ingredients or similar classes of drugs, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, lactating women, patients with severe kidney or liver dysfunction, and patients with certain heart conditions should not be administered this medication. Caution is required when administering this medication to patients with sodium or fluid depletion, hyperkalemia, renal artery stenosis, kidney transplant patients, those with a history of angioedema, and patients after heart failure or myocardial infarction. During the use of this medication, side effects such as dizziness, headache, swelling, hypotension, cough, indigestion, skin rashes may occur, and if any unusual symptoms persist, the doctor should be consulted. Dizziness or fatigue may occur while driving or operating machinery, so caution is advised, especially if there is a rapid drop in blood pressure, and the patient should lie down immediately and seek treatment if necessary. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive agents, potassium supplements, or specific anti-inflammatory drugs, so patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist about any other medications they are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid using this medication, especially during pregnancy due to risks to the fetus. Safety and efficacy for pediatric patients under 18 years of age have not been established, so it is not recommended. Generally, elderly patients may use a normal dosage but should be monitored closely for their condition. Overdosage may lead to severe hypotension or shock, so caution should be taken not to exceed the recommended dose, and if overdose is suspected, the patient should seek medical attention immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizure, consciousness confusion, visual disturbances,

Mild side effects

• Pharyngitis
• influenza
• anxiety
• headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• postural dizziness
• paresthesia
• vertigo
• tinnitus

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Bright yellow rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle