Ilbask Tablet 5mg (Amlodipine Besylate)

Adult dose

Adults: Amlodipine is administered orally once a day at a dose of 5mg, which may be increased to a maximum of 10mg daily depending on the patient's response. Adjust dosage appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients allergic to this medication or similar medications, breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, patients with severe aortic stenosis, and patients in a state of shock should not be administered this drug. In addition, there are patients who require careful use of this medication. Patients with severe hypotension, patients requiring dialysis for renal failure, elderly individuals, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should exercise caution when using this drug. Various side effects may occur when taking this medication. The most common side effects include facial flushing, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, various symptoms have been reported such as excessively low blood pressure, vasculitis, neurological abnormalities, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, digestive problems, decreased blood cell count, insomnia, skin rashes, etc. This medication should be administered with caution in patients with poor liver function, and even after discontinuation, blood pressure may decrease gradually, so dosage and intervals should be carefully adjusted when using other antihypertensive medications. It is known not to significantly affect the ability to drive or operate machinery, but this may vary by individual, so caution is advised. This medication may interact with various other medications. In particular, taking it with grapefruit juice may enhance its effects, so concomitant use should be avoided. Moreover, concomitant use with certain antibiotics or other medications may increase the blood pressure-lowering effect or heighten the risk of side effects; therefore, consultation with a physician is recommended. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised against using this medication unless it is in special cases, as its safety has not been established. In cases of overdose, blood pressure may drop severely, and cardiac irregularities may occur, thus immediate medical assistance should be sought, and gastric lavage or activated charcoal administration may be necessary. This medication is also available for children, but its effects and safety are not known for children under 6 years of age. Elderly individuals may use the usual dosage, but careful monitoring is required. If any unusual symptoms arise while taking this medication, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary, and patients should inform them of their health status and any other medications they are taking prior to use.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• severe swelling (edema)
• angioedema
• jaundice
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• hepatitis
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin adverse reactions
• severe edema or urinary abnormalities
• serious neurological symptoms

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be kept in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature, specifically between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle