New Amlodipine Tablets 5 mg (Amlodipine Besylate)

Adult dose

For amlodipine, 5 mg is taken orally once daily, and the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 10 mg per day according to the patient's response. Adjustments should be made appropriately based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. It should not be administered to patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug or similar medications, nursing women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, patients with severe aortic stenosis, and patients in shock. Additionally, caution should be exercised when using this drug in certain cases. Patients with severe hypotension, those requiring dialysis for kidney dysfunction, elderly individuals, and pregnant or potentially pregnant women should be particularly careful when using this medication. Various side effects may occur when taking this medication. Common side effects include facial flushing, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, symptoms may include excessively low blood pressure or conditions such as vasculitis, neurological symptoms, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, dry mouth, dyspepsia, weight changes, insomnia, skin rashes, etc., so if any unusual symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately. Patients with heart failure or impaired liver function should use this medication with special caution, and since the effects of this medication appear slowly, it is not suitable for acute situations like severe angina. This drug may interact with other medications; therefore, if you are currently taking any other drugs, you must inform your healthcare provider. In particular, taking this medication with grapefruit juice may enhance its blood pressure-lowering effects and is not recommended. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid using this medication since its safety has not been established. It is advisable to consider alternative medications and to stop breastfeeding while taking this drug. In children, this medication is recommended only for those over 6 years of age, as its effects in children under 6 are not known. In case of overdose, severe hypotension and cardiac dysfunction may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment. This drug is not removed by blood dialysis. This medication is known not to significantly affect driving or machinery operation, but dizziness or other symptoms may occur in some individuals, so caution is advised.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• jaundice
• hepatitis
• difficulty breathing
• dyspnea
• severe edema
• pulmonary edema.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the medication's effectiveness can be maintained for a long time.

Appearance

White octagonal tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle