Stadipin Tablets (Amlodipine Maleate)

Adult dose

As Amlodipine, administer 5 mg orally once daily. If symptoms do not improve within 2 to 4 weeks, the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 10 mg per day depending on the patient's response. Adjust the dosage appropriately according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it is contraindicated in women who are allergic to this or similar medications, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with cardiogenic shock, severe aortic stenosis, unstable angina, recent myocardial infarction, severe hepatic dysfunction, and severe hypotension. Also, it should be used cautiously in patients with very poor kidney function, the elderly, acute heart failure, hypertensive crisis, mild to moderate hepatic dysfunction, limited left ventricular function, poor heart function, and patients with diabetes. The medication is generally well-tolerated, but side effects such as warmth, flushing, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, drowsiness, and ankle swelling may occur during use. Rarely, various adverse reactions including dry mouth, increased sweating, hypotension, vasculitis, insomnia, rashes, and liver function abnormalities have been reported. Sudden discontinuation of this medication may worsen symptoms; therefore, it should be tapered off slowly according to a physician's directions, and care should be taken not to stop taking it arbitrarily. Patients with heart failure or liver dysfunction should be given this medication with particular caution, and the blood pressure-lowering effect may cause dizziness or headaches, requiring care when driving or operating hazardous machinery. Taking this medication with grapefruit juice may enhance its efficacy, so it is advisable to avoid this combination. Additionally, it may interact with other antihypertensive agents, certain antibiotics, antidepressants, and nitrate preparations; therefore, it is essential to consult healthcare professionals when taking multiple medications. The safety of this medication has not been established in pregnant or breastfeeding women, and safety has not been confirmed for children. In elderly patients, drug concentrations may increase and effects may last longer, so treatment should start with a low dose and be used cautiously. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, arrhythmias, and shock may occur, requiring immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. Lastly, keep this medication out of reach of children and avoid transferring drugs to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blistering, peeling skin, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breathing difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significant decrease in urine output.

Mild side effects

• Flushing
• fatigue
• swelling
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• migraine
• weakness
• nausea
• dyspepsia

This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a special container that does not allow light to enter. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, and it is important not to place it in excessively hot or cold locations.

Appearance

White, octagonal, rectangular tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle