Shinovafin Tablet (Amlodipine Besylate)

Adult dose

Administer 5 mg orally once daily as amlodipine, and the dosage can be increased to a maximum of 10 mg per day depending on the patient's response. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients who are allergic to this medication or similar class drugs, those with severe liver dysfunction, severe aortic stenosis, and patients in a severe shock state should not receive this treatment. Furthermore, it is advisable that breastfeeding women avoid the use of this drug. Patients with severe hypotension or those needing dialysis for renal failure, elderly patients, and pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should use this medication with caution. This drug has a blood pressure-lowering effect, and side effects such as flushing of the face, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea may occur upon use. Rarely, hypotension, vasculitis, neurological issues, gastrointestinal problems, skin rash, and liver dysfunction have been reported, so if abnormal symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. This medicine may remain in the system longer in patients with poor liver function, increasing the risk of side effects, and should be used with caution. The effects of this medication appear gradually and are not suitable for cases requiring rapid blood pressure reduction. It does not significantly impact driving or machinery operation ability but caution is needed as dizziness may occur. This drug can interact with several other medications, so if taking other drugs, it is essential to inform your physician or pharmacist. In particular, taking it with grapefruit juice may excessively increase the blood pressure-lowering effect, so it is advisable to avoid this combination. Pregnant or nursing women must consult medical personnel before using this medication, and it is recommended to stop breastfeeding if nursing. Use is limited to children aged 6 and older, and safety and efficacy have not been established in those under 6 years old. Overdose may lead to severe hypotension or shock, and if suspected, immediate emergency treatment should be sought; this drug is not removed by hemodialysis. While taking this medication, if any abnormal symptoms occur, immediately notify healthcare personnel, and it is important to monitor liver function and blood pressure regularly.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• hepatitis
• jaundice
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• difficulty breathing.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White octagonal tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle