Arodip Tablet (Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

Adult: Take 5 mg orally of amlodipine once a day, and the dosage may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg per day depending on the patient's response. Adjust appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. It should not be administered to individuals with allergies to this drug or similar types of medications, nursing mothers, patients with severe liver dysfunction, those with severe aortic stenosis, and patients in a state of shock. Additionally, it should be used cautiously in patients with severe hypotension or those requiring dialysis for kidney failure, elderly patients, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. When taking this medication, various side effects may occur. The most common side effects include facial flushing, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rare side effects may include weakness, weight changes, hypotension, neurological symptoms, digestive problems, skin rashes, liver dysfunction, etc. If any unusual symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. Patients with heart failure or liver dysfunction should exercise additional caution when using this medication, and because the antihypertensive effect may diminish slowly after discontinuation, the dosage and administration intervals should be adjusted, and the condition should be carefully monitored when used with other antihypertensive medications. This medication is not known to significantly impair driving or operating machinery, but caution is advised as effects may vary by individual. Additionally, this medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Care should be taken when taken with certain antibiotics, antihypertensive medications, hypoglycemic agents, and grapefruit juice. The safety of this medication during pregnancy or lactation has not been established. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid use or discontinue breastfeeding unless in special circumstances. Use in children is only recommended for those aged 6 years and older, as the efficacy and safety in children under 6 have not been confirmed. In case of overdose, severe hypotension and cardiac issues may occur, so immediate emergency care is required, and blood pressure and cardiac function should be closely monitored. This medication has no evidence of causing cancer or genetic abnormalities even with long-term use, and it can be used safely in elderly patients at standard dosages.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary retention.

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also recommended to avoid very hot or very cold places, storing it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle