Barosuk Tablet 5mg (Amlodipine Besylate)

Adult dose

Adults: 5 mg orally once daily as amlodipine, and the dose may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg once daily based on patient response. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Administration is contraindicated in patients with allergies to this drug or similar classes of drugs, nursing mothers, patients with severe liver dysfunction, severe aortic stenosis, and those in shock. Caution is advised when using this drug in patients with severe hypotension, those requiring dialysis due to renal failure, elderly patients, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. This medication is generally well-tolerated, but side effects may occur such as flushing, fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, various adverse reactions such as excessively low blood pressure, vasculitis, neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal issues, skin rashes, hair loss, and respiratory difficulties have been reported, so any unusual symptoms should be consulted with a physician immediately. Caution is also necessary for heart failure patients or those with liver dysfunction, as the effects of this drug may differ. Additionally, since the drug's effect appears gradually, it is not suitable for acute angina situations. No special precautions are reported for driving or operating machinery. This medication may interact with several other drugs, so patients should inform healthcare providers if they are taking specific antibiotics, antihypertensives, anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, etc. Taking grapefruit juice with this medication may excessively enhance its effects, so co-administration is advised to be avoided. The safety of this drug during pregnancy and lactation has not been established; it should only be used carefully when necessary, and nursing is recommended to be discontinued. Use is recommended only in children aged 6 years and older; safety and efficacy have not been established in children under 6 years. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension and cardiac issues can occur, so it is crucial to adhere strictly to the dosage and seek emergency treatment immediately in case of overdose.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reaction, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), overall lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), significantly reduced urine output.

Mild side effects

• Flushing
• fatigue
• edema
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• weakness

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to keep the storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature to maintain the drug's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

White octagonal tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle