Bielnovas Tablet 5 mg (Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 5 mg orally once daily as amlodipine, and may increase up to 10 mg daily based on the patient's response. Adjust accordingly based on age and symptoms.

This drug is not safe for use in certain patients. For example, it is contraindicated in patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or similar medications, nursing women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, severe aortic stenosis patients, and patients in shock. Additionally, caution is advised when administering this drug to patients with severe hypotension, those requiring dialysis due to renal failure, elderly patients, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Taking this drug may cause side effects such as facial flushing, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, various adverse reactions such as decreased blood pressure, allergic reactions, skin rash, myalgia, and dyspepsia have been reported. Patients with heart failure or liver impairment should carefully monitor the effects and side effects of this drug while taking it. Furthermore, this drug lowers blood pressure gradually, so it is not suitable for emergency situations such as acute angina. Generally, this drug does not significantly impact the ability to drive or operate machinery, but individual responses may vary, necessitating caution. When taken with other medications, interactions may occur, so caution is especially needed when used in conjunction with grapefruit juice, certain antibiotics, antihypertensives, and immunosuppressants. Women who are pregnant or nursing should consult a doctor before taking this medication, and it is recommended to avoid taking this drug while breastfeeding. The use in children is only recommended for those aged 6 years and older, as safety and effectiveness have not been established for younger ages. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop too low, and the heart may race or enter a state of shock, requiring immediate medical assistance, and emergency treatments such as gastric lavage or administration of activated charcoal may be necessary.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• difficulty breathing
• yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
• severe drowsiness
• toxic epidermal necrolysis

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle