Newpex Duo Tablets 5mg/20mg

Adult dose

This medication is administered only to adults, and the dosage should be individualized based on the effect and tolerance of the amlodipine/atorvastatin components for each patient. Amlodipine (as Es-Amlodipine): administered orally once daily at a dosage of 5 (2.5) mg, which can be increased to a maximum of 10 (5) mg daily according to the patient's response. Adjust accordingly based on symptoms. Atorvastatin can be taken at any time of the day, regardless of food.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients with allergies to this medicine or similar drugs, severely impaired liver function, active liver disease, very high liver enzyme levels, patients with obstructed bile secretion, patients with muscular disorders, patients with severe aortic stenosis, patients in shock, patients within one month after a myocardial infarction, patients with unstable angina, and patients currently taking certain antiviral medications should not take this drug. Also, it should be used cautiously in patients with severely reduced kidney function, elderly patients, patients with a history of alcohol dependency or liver disease, patients at high risk of muscle damage, patients with acute heart failure or hypertensive crises, patients with mildly impaired liver function, and patients with severe myasthenia gravis. When taking this medication, side effects such as fatigue, edema, dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, and muscle pain may occur; in some patients, skin rashes or allergic reactions may also occur. If symptoms of liver dysfunction or muscle abnormalities appear, consult a doctor immediately. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication and should use appropriate contraceptive methods if they are taking it. Nursing mothers should also avoid taking this medication. This drug may interact with various other medications, so if you are currently taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Caution is especially needed when used in combination with certain antibiotics, antifungals, immunosuppressants, and some antiviral medications. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop severely or heart rhythm anomalies may occur; immediate medical attention should be sought for proper treatment. This drug's safety and efficacy have not been fully confirmed in children and the elderly, so special care is necessary in these age groups. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), pallor, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, tightness in the chest, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), generalized extreme fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and very severe

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

For domestic use: 30 tablets/bottle For export: 30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3)