Amlogood Tablet 5 Milligrams (Amlodipine Besylate Hydrate)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer amlodipine 5 mg orally once daily. If symptoms do not improve within 2 ∼ 4 weeks, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg once daily, depending on the patient's response. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, it is contraindicated in individuals with allergies to this drug or similar ingredients, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients with cardiogenic shock, severe aortic stenosis, unstable angina, recent myocardial infarction, severe liver function impairment, and severe hypotension. Additionally, caution should be exercised in patients with very poor kidney function or the elderly, those with acute heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, moderate hepatic impairment, limited left ventricular function, low cardiac reserve, and diabetic patients. While taking this medication, side effects such as flushing, fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, headache, nausea, drowsiness, and ankle swelling may occur. Rarely, hypotension, vasculitis, rash, hepatic dysfunction, and allergic reactions may occur; if any unusual symptoms arise, consult a physician immediately. Abrupt discontinuation of this medication may worsen symptoms, so do not stop taking it without a doctor's guidance; dosage should be gradually reduced. Patients with impaired liver function may experience prolonged effects of this medication, thus caution is necessary. It should be taken with plenty of water, and caution is advised when driving or operating dangerous machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Furthermore, taking this medication with grapefruit juice may excessively increase its effectiveness and should be avoided. Inform your doctor or pharmacist if taking other antihypertensive medications or specific antibiotics, analgesics, etc., as there may be interactions. Use of this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended due to insufficient safety data; especially during breastfeeding, it is advisable to discontinue nursing. Safety in pediatric populations has not been established, so use in children should be cautious. Elderly patients may retain the drug in the body for a long time, so starting at a low dose and observing the condition is advisable. In the case of overdose, severe hypotension, arrhythmias, and shock may occur, requiring immediate hospital treatment; blood dialysis will not be effective. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Increased frequency of flushing accompanied by a feeling of heat, fatigue, edema, palpitations, angina, dizziness, headache, migraine, weakness, abdominal pain, nausea, dyspepsia, drowsiness, ankle edema, dry mouth, increased sweating, weakness, lethargy, pain, weight gain, weight loss, chills, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, positional dizziness, peripheral ischemia, vasculitis, syncope, tachycardia, peripheral edema, hypertonia, sensory impairment, sensory abnormalities, peripheral neuropathy, taste disorders, tremors, paralysis, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, changes in bowel habits, gastritis, gingival hyperplasia, pancreatitis, vomiting, fullness, loss of appetite, increased appetite, dysphagia, abdominal bloating, hyperglycemia, thirst, increased serum cholesterol, elevated creatine kinase, arthralgia, low back pain, muscle cramps, myalgia, increased skeletal muscle tension, arthrosis, single contraction, ataxia, back pain, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, insomnia, mood changes, sexual dysfunction, dream disturbances, depersonalization, apathy, anxiety, amnesia, sensitivity, depression, anxiety, confusion, fear, discomfort, cough, dyspnea, rhinitis, epistaxis, alopecia, purpura, skin discoloration, urticaria, photosensitivity reactions, rash, erythematous rash, papular rash, moist skin, capillary dilation, dermatitis, itching, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, tinnitus, visual abnormalities, conjunctivitis, diplopia, ocular pain, dry eyes, olfactory abnormalities, taste abnormalities, reduced vision, increased frequency of urination, urination disorders, nocturia, polyuria, dysuria, hepatitis, jaundice, elevated liver enzyme levels, itching, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, mucous membrane syndrome, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, chest pain, hypotension, sinoatrial block, atrioventricular block, abdominal discomfort, precordial pain, diarrhea, loose stools, constipation, skin erythema, maculopapular rash, heaviness, fever, impaired glucose tolerance, weakness, systemic hypotension, flushing, headache, reflex tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmia, circulatory disturbances, shock state, unconsciousness, coma, non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will safely preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

White to off-white round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle