Harpertan Tablet (Amlodipine Besylate)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 5 mg orally once daily as amlodipine, which may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg daily depending on the patient's response. Adjust as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For instance, those who are allergic to this medication or similar drugs, nursing women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, patients with severe aortic stenosis, or patients in shock should not receive this drug. Furthermore, it should be used cautiously in patients with severe hypotension, those requiring dialysis due to renal failure, the elderly, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Various side effects may occur while taking this medication. Common side effects include flushing, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, symptoms such as hypotension, vasculitis, neurological disorders, erectile dysfunction, digestive problems, elevated blood glucose, myalgia, hair loss, and skin rashes may appear. Patients with heart failure or liver dysfunction should be monitored carefully when using this medication. The effects appear gradually, so it is not suitable for acute angina treatment. This medication may interact with several other drugs. Caution is especially needed when taken in conjunction with certain antibiotics, blood pressure medications, grapefruit juice, some pain relievers, and immunosuppressants. It is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice, as it may excessively increase the drug's effects. Women who are pregnant or nursing should consult a physician before taking this medication, and it is recommended to discontinue breastfeeding while using this drug. Use is recommended only for children aged 6 and older, as safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 6. In case of overdose, severe hypotension or shock may occur, so it is essential to visit a medical institution immediately, as emergency treatment may be required. While it is known not to significantly affect driving or machine operation abilities, caution is advised as dizziness may occur in some individuals.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, jaundice, hepatitis, elevated liver enzymes, severe swelling, severe allergic reactions, serious neurological symptoms, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, breathing difficulties, respiratory distress, asthma attacks accompanied by cough and fever, significant reduction in urine output, severe generalized swelling, edema accompanied by elevated blood pressure, severe allergic reactions.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent contact with air or moisture, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This storage will help maintain the drug's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White, octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle