Adeptin Tablet (Amlodipine Besylate)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 5mg of amlodipine once daily orally, and may increase to a maximum of 10mg daily depending on the patient's response. Adjust appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This drug is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that lowers blood pressure and reduces the burden on the heart. However, this medication should not be administered to patients with known allergies to it, women who are breastfeeding, patients with severe hepatic impairment or aortic stenosis, and patients in shock. Patients with severe hypotension, those requiring dialysis due to renal failure, the elderly, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication with caution. Common side effects may include facial flushing, fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, reports of hypotension, vasculitis, neurological abnormalities, gastrointestinal issues, skin rashes, and liver function abnormalities have been noted; if any unusual symptoms occur, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is advised. Patients with heart failure or impaired liver function may experience delayed metabolism of this medication, necessitating dose adjustment and caution. This medication has a slow onset of action, making it unsuitable for acute cardiac conditions. It is known to have little impact on driving or operating machinery. This medication can interact with various other drugs; therefore, if you are taking other medications, you must inform healthcare professionals. In particular, concurrent use with grapefruit juice may enhance the blood pressure-lowering effect, so it is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice consumption. The safety of this drug has not been established in pregnant or breastfeeding women, and it should only be used under medical supervision when necessary, with a recommendation to temporarily discontinue breastfeeding. In children, this medication is only applicable for those aged 6 years and older, as safety and efficacy have not been established for those under 6 years of age. In the case of overdose, severe hypotension or shock may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment, and this drug is not removed by hemodialysis. Long-term use of this drug has not been associated with carcinogenicity or the potential to induce mutations.

Serious side effects

hives, severe swelling (edema), shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, yellowing of the skin (jaundice), extreme lethargy, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, liver abnormalities (jaundice), respiratory problems, severe swelling accompanied by increased blood pressure, severe neurological symptoms, severe swelling or urination abnormalities, severe hypotension, shock, systemic hypotension, 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 protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

white octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle