Novaspin Tablet 5mg (Amlodipine Besylate)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 5 mg orally once daily as Amlodipine and may increase up to a maximum of 10 mg daily depending on the patient's response. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. It is contraindicated for individuals allergic to this drug or similar medications, breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, severe aortic stenosis, or those in shock. Caution is required when using this medication. It should be used with care in patients with severe hypotension or those requiring kidney dialysis, the elderly, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant; they should consult with their physician before use. Various side effects may occur when taking this medication. The most common side effects include flushing, fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, symptoms such as hypotension, vasculitis, sensory disturbances, erectile dysfunction, dyspepsia, liver dysfunction, and skin rash may occur, and any unusual symptoms should prompt immediate consultation with medical personnel. Patients with weak cardiac function or impaired liver function should be more cautious when using this medication. Furthermore, since the effects of this medication appear slowly, it is not suitable for acute heart problems. While it is generally known not to have a major impact on driving or operating machinery, individual experiences may vary, so caution should be exercised. This medication may interact with other medications. Particularly, its effect may be excessively increased when taken with grapefruit juice, so it is advisable not to take them together. Additionally, using it with certain antibiotics, antihypertensives, or analgesics may increase the risk of side effects; therefore, it is essential to inform your doctor of all medications you are taking. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult with their doctor before taking this medication, and if breastfeeding, it is recommended to discontinue breastfeeding while taking this medication. For children, the effectiveness of this medication has only been confirmed in those aged 6 years and older, and safety and efficacy have not been established in children under 6 years old. In case of overdose, severe hypotension and heart problems may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment and appropriate actions under medical personnel's guidance.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), severe allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, biliary system abnormalities (including jaundice), hepatitis, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe skin reactions, angioedema, erythema multiforme.

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from exposure to air and moisture. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to ensure the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle