Newsukjeong 5mg (Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 5 mg orally once daily as amlodipine, and may increase to a maximum of 10 mg per day based on the patient's response. Adjust appropriately based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to individuals with allergies to this drug or similar medications, nursing women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, severe aortic stenosis, or patients in shock. Caution should be exercised when prescribing it to patients with severe hypotension, those requiring dialysis, elderly patients, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Various side effects may occur while taking this medication. The most common side effects include flushing, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, severe hypotension, vasculitis, neurological symptoms, erectile dysfunction, dyspepsia, liver dysfunction, skin rash, and allergic reactions have been reported. Patients with heart failure or liver dysfunction should take special care when using this medication, as blood pressure may slowly decrease even after discontinuation. Caution is also needed if it is used in combination with other antihypertensive drugs. This drug is known not to significantly affect driving or operating machinery; however, individual responses may vary, so caution is advised. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, particularly if used with grapefruit juice, certain antibiotics, antihypertensives, immunosuppressants, etc. Therefore, consult with your doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication unless essential because its safety has not been sufficiently established; if breastfeeding, it is recommended to stop nursing. It may also be used in children above a certain age, but safety in children under six years old is unknown. In case of overdose, severe hypotension and heart problems may occur, and immediate medical attention is needed for appropriate treatment. Before taking this medication, it is crucial to discuss your health status and other medications with your healthcare provider for safe use.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• hepatitis
• jaundice
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin reactions
• severe edema
• or abnormalities in urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container, protected from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature).

Appearance

White octagonal tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle