Amlopin Capsule 2.5 mg (Amlodipine Maleate)

Adult dose

The oral dosage of amlodipine is 5 mg once daily, and it can be increased up to 10 mg daily based on the patient's response. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

The oral dosage of amlodipine for effective blood pressure reduction is 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily. Doses exceeding 5 mg per day in pediatric patients have not been studied.

This drug should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to this drug or similar components, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients in a state of heart shock, or those with severe liver dysfunction may face risks if they take this medication. In addition, special caution is necessary for patients with very poor kidney function, the elderly, or those with heart failure when using this drug. Those who are allergic to the dyes included in the formulation should also be careful. While taking this medicine, various side effects may occur. Common side effects include flushing or a feeling of warmth, fatigue, swelling of the hands and feet, palpitations, dizziness, headache, and indigestion. Rarely, symptoms such as dry mouth, excessive sweating, significantly low blood pressure, skin rash, or liver function abnormalities may occur, so if any unusual symptoms appear, consult a physician immediately. Stopping this medication abruptly can worsen symptoms, so the dosage should be gradually reduced under a physician's guidance, and patients should be cautious not to stop taking it arbitrarily. It should be taken with an adequate amount of water, and caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery, as sudden drops in blood pressure can cause dizziness. This medication may interact with other blood pressure medications, certain antibiotics, analgesics, etc., so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. It is safer for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to take this medication. If it is necessary to take it, consult a specialist first. Children can use it from the age of 6, but safety and efficacy in children under 6 have not been established. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop dangerously low or heart function may be impaired, so care must be taken not to exceed the dosage, and if overdose is suspected, immediate medical attention should be sought. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema), difficulty breathing, hepatitis, jaundice, severe skin adverse reactions (toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome), severe allergic reactions of the skin and mucous membranes, severe swelling, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, paralysis, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, severe neurological symptoms, severe edema or urination abnormalities, exacerbation of heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, chest pain, heart block, severe hypotension.

Mild side effects

• Flushing with warmth
• fatigue
• swelling
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• migraine
• weakness
• abdominal pain
• nausea

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-protective, tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a light yellow upper part and a white lower part, containing a white or pale yellow powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/box [10 capsules/PTP X 3], 30 capsules/bottle