New Amlodipine 10 mg (Amlodipine Besylate)

Adult dose

Adults are to take 5 mg orally once daily as Amlodipine, and the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 10 mg once daily depending on the patient's response. Adjust doses appropriately based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or similar drugs in the past should not take this medicine. Women who are breastfeeding are also advised not to take this medication. Patients with severe liver dysfunction, severe aortic stenosis, and those in shock should not use this medication. It should be used with caution in some patients. Patients with very low blood pressure, those requiring dialysis due to renal failure, the elderly, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should be careful when using this medication. Common side effects include flushing, fatigue, and swelling. Patients may also experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, excessively low blood pressure, vasculitis, neurological symptoms, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, dyspepsia, liver dysfunction have been reported. Allergic reactions such as skin rashes or itching may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms arise, consult a physician immediately. Patients with heart failure or liver dysfunction should use this medication with greater caution, and since the blood pressure-lowering effect may gradually persist after discontinuation, adjustments may be necessary when taken in combination with other antihypertensive drugs. This medication is known not to significantly affect the ability to drive or operate machinery; however, dizziness may occur in some individuals, so caution is advised. Drug interactions may occur when this medication is taken with other drugs. In particular, taking it with grapefruit juice may excessively enhance the blood pressure-lowering effect, so concurrent use should be avoided. Additionally, caution is needed when taken with certain antibiotics, immunosuppressants, and statins, and dosage adjustments may be necessary for co-administered drugs. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication unless absolutely necessary, as its safety has not been established. Particularly during breastfeeding, it is advisable to discontinue breastfeeding while taking this medication. Use in children is recommended only for those aged 6 and above, as safety and efficacy have not been established in younger children. In cases of overdose, excessively low blood pressure and irregular heartbeats may occur, requiring immediate medical attention and appropriate emergency care. This medication has not been reported to cause carcinogenic or genotoxic potential after long-term use and is considered safe.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, jaundice, hepatitis, abdominal discomfort, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, chest pain, edema accompanied by increased blood pressure, pulmonary edema, shock due to hypotension, non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema.

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the efficacy of the medication.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle