Taegeuk Amlodipine Tablets (Amlodipine Maleate)

Adult dose

As Amlodipine, take 5 mg once a day orally, and if symptoms do not improve within 2 to 4 weeks, the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 10 mg per day based on the patient's response. Adjust dosage as appropriate based on symptoms.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, people with allergies to this medication or similar components, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, patients in a state of cardiac shock, patients with severe aortic stenosis, patients with unstable angina, patients who have recently suffered a myocardial infarction, patients with severe liver dysfunction, and patients with severe hypotension should not use it. Additionally, it should be used with caution in patients with very poor kidney function, the elderly, patients with acute heart failure, patients in hypertensive crisis, patients with mild to moderately impaired liver function, patients with limited left ventricular function, patients with low cardiac reserve, and diabetic patients. Various side effects may appear while taking this medication. Common side effects include flushing with a feeling of warmth, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, nausea, and drowsiness. Rarely, dry mouth, increased sweating, hypotension, fainting, muscle pain, skin rash, and liver dysfunction may occur. If serious allergic reactions or skin abnormalities occur, immediately discontinue use and consult a doctor. Do not suddenly stop the medication; gradually reduce the dosage as directed by your doctor. Particularly in patients with heart failure, caution is needed as symptoms such as pulmonary edema may arise. For patients with impaired liver function, the breakdown of the medication may be slowed, and dosage adjustments may be necessary. It is also advisable to take this medication with an adequate amount of water. As this medication has a blood pressure-lowering effect, caution should be taken when driving or operating dangerous machinery due to potential dizziness or drowsiness. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is especially advisable not to take it with grapefruit juice. Consultation with a doctor is necessary when used in combination with certain antibiotics, antihypertensives, antidepressants, or nitrate preparations. Caution is also advised as blood concentrations may change when taken with certain medications. It is recommended that pregnant or nursing women do not take this medication, and breastfeeding should be suspended during the medication period. Safety in children has not been established, so it should be administered cautiously to pediatric patients. Elderly patients may retain the drug for a longer time in the body, so starting with a low dose and closely monitoring their condition is advisable. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension, heart issues, and decreased consciousness may occur; thus, immediate emergency treatment is required, which may include gastric lavage or administration of activated charcoal. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• jaundice
• hepatitis
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin reactions
• severe edema
• urination abnormalities
• severe edema

Mild side effects

• Flushing accompanied by warmth
• fatigue
• swelling
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• migraines
• weakness
• abdominal pain
• nausea

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that prevents light exposure, and should be kept at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Doing so helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

White, octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle