Novagen Tablets 5 mg (Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

5 mg once daily orally as amlodipine, with a maximum dose of 10 mg daily based on the patient's response. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

This drug should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should not be administered to individuals who are allergic to this drug or similar drugs, nursing mothers, patients with severe liver dysfunction, patients with severe aortic stenosis, and patients in shock. Additionally, it should be used with caution in severely hypotensive patients, patients requiring dialysis due to renal failure, the elderly, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. When taking this drug, side effects such as flushing, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea may occur. Rarely, various adverse reactions such as hypotension, vasculitis, neurological abnormalities, erectile dysfunction, gastrointestinal issues, liver function abnormalities, and skin rashes have been reported. Patients with heart failure or impaired liver function should exercise particular caution when using this drug, and while the drug is discontinued, blood pressure may gradually decrease, so care should be taken when combined with other antihypertensive medications. This drug is not suitable for treating unstable angina that requires emergency treatment. It is known to have little impact on driving or operating machinery. This drug may interact with several other medications, so particular caution is needed when used with specific antibiotics or antihypertensives or with grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice can significantly enhance the effects of this drug, so it is preferable to avoid consuming them together. The safety of this drug has not been established in pregnant women, so it is best not to use it except in special cases, and nursing should be discontinued while using this drug. The efficacy of this drug has not been confirmed in children under 6 years of age, while it can be administered in standard doses to children over 6 years old and the elderly. In cases of overdose, severe hypotension and cardiac problems may occur, so immediate medical assistance should be sought, and treatment such as gastric lavage or medication may be necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), severe allergic reactions, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, severe neurological symptoms, markedly reduced urine output, systemic severity

Mild side effects

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to keep the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage helps maintain the drug's efficacy over time.

Appearance

White octagonal tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle