Amotenxion Tablets 10mg (Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to individuals who are allergic to this medication or similar medications, women who are breastfeeding, patients with severe liver dysfunction, patients with severe aortic stenosis, and patients in shock. Additionally, caution should be exercised in patients with severe hypotension, patients requiring renal dialysis, elderly patients, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. While using this medication, symptoms such as facial flushing due to vascular dilation, fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea may occur. Rarely, various side effects such as hypotension, vasculitis, neurological abnormalities, gastrointestinal issues, liver function abnormalities, and skin reactions have been reported. Patients with heart failure or liver dysfunction require special caution, and since the blood pressure-lowering effect may slowly diminish after discontinuation of the medication, care should be taken when using other antihypertensive drugs simultaneously. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should only use this medication if its safety is established and it is recommended to discontinue breastfeeding. This medication can interact with several other medications, so consult with a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other drugs. In particular, it is advisable to avoid taking it with grapefruit juice, as it may increase the blood pressure-lowering effect. In case of overdose, severe hypotension and shock can occur, requiring immediate medical attention, cardiovascular function monitoring, and appropriate emergency care. It is known not to significantly affect the ability to drive or operate machinery; however, caution is necessary if symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness occur.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• skin peeling
• difficulty breathing
• chest tightness
• cold sweat
• paleness
• severe rash with high fever
• pain in oral/eye mucosa
• severe allergic reactions

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature.

Appearance

White octagonal tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle