Epesin Ace Tablets

Adult dose

Adults: Take 1 tablet orally after meals, twice a day. This medication should be taken whole without crushing, splitting, or chewing. To minimize adverse reactions, it should be taken for the shortest duration possible.

This medication must be consulted with a physician or pharmacist prior to use by individuals who regularly consume more than three alcoholic drinks daily. There is a heightened risk of gastrointestinal bleeding when this drug is taken by heavy alcohol consumers. This medication may increase risks related to the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, so patients with risk factors for heart disease or cerebrovascular disease should use it cautiously. The longer the duration and dosage increases, the greater the cardiovascular risk, so it should be taken at the minimum effective dose for the shortest duration possible. This medication can cause serious gastrointestinal side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and perforations, therefore particularly elderly patients or those with a history of gastrointestinal diseases should use it with caution. If gastrointestinal symptoms occur, medical consultation should be sought immediately. Patients with active peptic ulcer or bleeding, or those allergic to this medication or similar medications should not take it. Additionally, individuals with severe heart failure, significantly impaired kidney or liver function, pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy, and lactating women should also avoid it. Patients with kidney or liver issues, high blood pressure, asthma, elderly individuals, or those on anticoagulants should use this medication cautiously and require regular check-ups during its use. Side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances may occur while taking this medication, thus activities involving driving or operating hazardous machinery should be avoided. Due to potential harm to the fetus during pregnancy, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult a physician before taking this medication. Lactating women should either cease breastfeeding or consult with a doctor when taking this medication. This medication may interact with other medicines, so especially those taking hypertension medications, diuretics, anticoagulants, or diabetes drugs should consult a physician. Long-term use of this medication requires regular blood tests, as well as liver and kidney function tests, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. In case of overdose, gastrointestinal irritation, hypotension, respiratory depression, seizures, etc., may occur, so strict adherence to the prescribed dosage is crucial, and in case of overdose, immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and transferring it to other containers is not advised for quality maintenance.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, cough accompanied by fever and breathing abnormalities, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary issues

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• abnormal liver enzyme levels
• itching
• rash
• anemia
• depression
• bizarre dreams
• insomnia
• visual impairment
• sensory abnormalities

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, thus it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White to almost white round sustained-release film-coated tablets

Package unit

Bottle packaging - 30 tablets/bottle, Bottle packaging - 100 tablets/bottle