Novatec Tablet (Amlodipine Maleate)

Adult dose

5 mg orally once daily as amlodipine. If symptoms do not improve within 2 to 4 weeks, the dose may be increased up to 10 mg daily depending on the patient's response. Adjust as appropriate according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients with an allergy or hypersensitivity to this medication or its components should not take it. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or who are breastfeeding should avoid this medication for safety. Patients in shock, including cardiogenic shock, those with severe aortic stenosis, unstable angina patients, and those who have had a recent myocardial infarction within the last month should not use this medication. Patients with severe liver dysfunction or severe hypotension are also prohibited from taking this medication. Additionally, patients with significantly reduced kidney function, the elderly, those with acute heart failure, patients in hypertensive crisis, patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction, those with limited left ventricular function, patients with low cardiac reserve, and those with diabetes should take this medication with caution, under close medical supervision. This medication generally has good tolerability; however, it may cause facial flushing, warmth, fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, drowsiness, and ankle swelling as side effects. Rarely, symptoms like dry mouth, increased sweating, hypotension, syncope, myalgia, skin rash, liver dysfunction, and allergic reactions have been reported, so consult a healthcare professional immediately if any abnormal symptoms occur. This medication should not be suddenly discontinued, as this can worsen symptoms. Patients with heart failure or liver dysfunction need to be particularly careful regarding dosage adjustment and supervision. Take this medication with plenty of water, and be cautious with hazardous tasks such as operating dangerous machinery or driving, as it may cause dizziness or fatigue due to its blood pressure-lowering effects. This medication may interact when used with other antihypertensives, diuretics, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, etc., so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Particularly, using it with grapefruit juice may intensify the blood pressure-lowering effect, so it is advisable to avoid this combination. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, the safety of this medication has not been established, so it is recommended to avoid it. Its safety in children has also not been confirmed. In elderly patients, drug metabolism may be slower, so it is important to start with a low dose and administer it with caution. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, tachycardia, and shock may occur, so it is essential to visit a hospital immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• jaundice
• hepatitis
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin abnormal reactions
• liver abnormalities
• severe liver dysfunction
• worsening of heart failure

Mild side effects

• Flushing accompanied by warmth
• fatigue
• edema
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• migraine
• weakness
• nausea
• dyspepsia

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a special container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is best stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This way of storage helps maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle