Amlospin S Tablet 5 mg (S-Amlodipine Besylate 2.5 Hydrate)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken with a sufficient amount of water. As S-Amlodipine, the recommended oral dose is 2.5 mg once daily, which may be increased to a maximum of 5 mg per day depending on the patient's response. Adjustments should be made according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, those with allergies to this medication or similar drugs, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients in cardiogenic shock, those with severe aortic stenosis, patients with unstable angina, patients who have recently experienced a myocardial infarction, patients with severe liver dysfunction, and patients with very low blood pressure should avoid this medication. Moreover, caution is warranted when administering this medication to patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly patients, those with acute heart failure, patients in hypertensive crisis, and patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction. When taking this medication, skin redness and a feeling of warmth may occur, as well as symptoms of fatigue or swelling. Rapid heartbeats or worsened angina symptoms may occur, thus caution is needed. Symptoms such as dizziness, headache, indigestion, drowsiness, and ankle swelling may also be observed. Rarely, dry mouth, excessive sweating, lethargy, low blood pressure, fainting, sensory disturbance, erectile dysfunction, skin rashes, and liver dysfunction may appear, so immediate consultation with a physician is required if any adverse symptoms occur. Sudden discontinuation of this medication can worsen symptoms, so it should not be stopped abruptly without a doctor's guidance and dosage should be gradually reduced. Additionally, patients with impaired liver function may experience prolonged effects of this medication, thus dosage adjustments and careful monitoring are required. This medication should be taken with sufficient water, and since it may lower blood pressure and cause dizziness, caution is needed when driving or operating hazardous machinery. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive drugs, certain antibiotics, diuretics, antidepressants, etc., so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. In particular, taking it with grapefruit juice may excessively enhance the medication's effects, so it is advisable to avoid this combination. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid this medication as its safety has not been established, and it is recommended to discontinue breastfeeding if taking it. For children, it is recommended for use only in those aged 6 years and older, as safety and efficacy have not been established in children under 6 years of age. Elderly patients may retain the medication in their system for longer, so starting at a low dose and careful intake is necessary. In case of overdose, severe hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, and shock may occur, so immediate treatment at a medical facility is required. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes accompanied by high fever, blisters, peeling skin, oral/ocular mucosal pain, jaundice, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly reduced urine output, significant generalized swelling with elevated blood pressure.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help to preserve the drug's efficacy and safety for a longer time.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle