Eslofinn Tablet 2.5mg (Amlodipine Besilate 2.5 Hydrate)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken with adequate amounts of water. Amlodipine is administered orally once daily at a dose of 2.5 mg, which may be increased to a maximum of 5 mg per day depending on the patient's response. The dosage may be adjusted appropriately based on symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it should be avoided by individuals with allergies to this medication or similar substances, pregnant or nursing women, patients in a state of severe shock, those with heart valve problems, patients with unstable angina, individuals who have recently experienced a myocardial infarction, and those with severe liver dysfunction or hypotension. Additionally, patients with severely impaired kidney function, the elderly, patients with acute heart failure, hypertensive crisis patients, and those with mild to moderate liver dysfunction should use this medication with caution. Various side effects may occur when taking this medication. Common side effects include flushing with warmth, fatigue, swelling of the limbs, palpitations, dizziness, headaches, and nausea. Rarely, low blood pressure, skin rashes, liver dysfunction, and allergic reactions may develop, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. This medication should not be abruptly discontinued as it may worsen symptoms; patients should gradually reduce the dose as directed by their physician and must not stop taking it on their own. It is recommended to swallow the medication with plenty of water, and caution should be taken when driving or operating hazardous machinery due to the possibility of dizziness or drowsiness caused by lowered blood pressure. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform the doctor or pharmacist of its use, particularly when combined with certain antibiotics, antihypertensives, heart medications, analgesics, or grapefruit juice. The safety of this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding has not been established, and it is recommended to avoid its use during these times; if breastfeeding, it is advisable to discontinue nursing. It can be used in children over 6 years of age; its efficacy and safety have not been established in younger children. The elderly may experience slower drug metabolism, so they should start with a lower dose and use it cautiously. Overdosage may lead to severe hypotension, heart dysfunction, and impaired consciousness, requiring immediate emergency treatment and appropriate measures according to medical staff's instructions. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, severe skin reaction, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, breathing abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, lightning headache, seizures.

Mild side effects

• Flushing with warmth
• fatigue
• swelling
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• migraine
• weakness
• abdominal pain
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and the storage temperature should be maintained between 1°C and 30°C to ensure the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Light yellow hexagonal tablets with a score line

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle