Lowdin Tablet 5mg (Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

Adults: 5mg of Amlodipine is administered orally once daily, and may be increased up to 10mg daily according to the patient's response. Adjust appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to this drug or similar drugs, nursing women, those with severe liver dysfunction, patients with severe aortic stenosis, and individuals in shock should not use this medication. Additionally, patients with severe hypotension, those requiring dialysis due to kidney failure, elderly patients, and pregnant or potentially pregnant women should exercise special caution when using this medication. This drug primarily works to lower blood pressure and dilate blood vessels, and may cause symptoms such as flushing, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea during use. Rarely, side effects such as excessively low blood pressure, vasculitis, neurological symptoms, indigestion, skin rash, hair loss, cough, and dyspnea may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, consult a physician immediately. Patients with heart failure or liver dysfunction may experience more severe effects and side effects from this medication, so it should be used cautiously under a doctor's guidance. Abruptly stopping this medication can cause sudden changes in blood pressure, therefore, when changing or combining it with other antihypertensive medications, one must strictly follow medical guidance. This drug is known not to have a major impact on driving or operating machinery; however, caution should be taken if dizziness or drowsiness occurs. Interactions may occur when taken with other medications, so especially when taking specific antibiotics, antihypertensive medications, anticoagulants, or medications affecting liver function, it is important to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. It is advisable to avoid consumption with grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as the effect of this medication may be excessively increased. For pregnant or nursing women, the safety of this medication has not been established, so it should only be used when necessary under a doctor's judgment, and it is recommended to discontinue breastfeeding while using it. It can only be used in children aged 6 years and older; safety and efficacy have not been confirmed in younger ages. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop excessively and heart rate may increase, potentially leading to shock. In such instances, immediate hospital care and appropriate treatment are required. This medication is not removed by kidney dialysis, hence specific treatment is needed in case of overdose. It is important to consult a healthcare professional immediately if any unusual symptoms or discomfort arise during the use of this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin shedding, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, respiratory issues, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound sleepiness, liver issues (jaundice), drastically reduced urine output, severe swelling with elevated blood pressure, severe

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-resistant container. Moreover, it is important to keep the medication at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle