Amrosfin S Tablets 2.5 mg (S-Amlodipine Besylate 2.5 Hydrate)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken with sufficient amounts of water. Administer 2.5 mg of S-Amlodipine orally once daily, with the possibility of increasing to a maximum of 5 mg daily depending on the patient's response. Adjust the dosage appropriately based on symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, do not administer it to individuals who are allergic to this drug or its components, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients in severe shock, patients with severe heart valve diseases, patients with unstable angina, patients who have recently experienced a myocardial infarction, or patients with severe liver dysfunction or hypotension. Additional caution is required for patients with severely impaired kidney function, the elderly, patients with acute heart failure, patients in hypertensive crisis, and patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction. Although this medication is generally well tolerated, side effects such as warmth or flushing, fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, drowsiness, and ankle edema may occur during administration. Rare side effects, including dry mouth, increased sweating, hypotension, fainting, sensory abnormalities, sexual dysfunction, and skin rashes, have also been reported. If severe side effects or allergic reactions occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare provider. Do not abruptly stop this medication as it may worsen symptoms; reduce the dosage gradually as per your doctor’s instructions and be careful not to stop taking it unilaterally. Take with plenty of water and be cautious with activities like driving or operating machinery, as the medication may lower blood pressure. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform your healthcare provider about any medications you are currently taking, especially when taking specific antibiotics, heart medications, antihypertensives, or grapefruit juice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid using this medication as its safety has not been established; it is recommended to stop breastfeeding if you are nursing. In case of overdose, serious hypotension, cardiac abnormalities, and shock may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment and following the healthcare provider's directions. Store this medication out of reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers, as this may adversely affect its quality. In elderly patients, the concentration in the body may increase, so start with a lower dose and monitor their condition during treatment.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, skin-mucous membrane syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), jaundice, severe edema, paralysis, coma, loss of consciousness

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve its effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

White octagonal tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle