Ambesque 5mg Tablets (Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

Adults should take 5 mg orally once daily as amlodipine, and the dose may be increased up to a maximum of 10 mg per day depending on the patient's response. The dose should be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For instance, it is contraindicated in patients with allergies to this drug or similar drugs, nursing women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, severe aortic stenosis patients, and those in shock. Care should be taken when administering this drug to patients with severe hypotension, patients requiring dialysis due to renal failure, the elderly, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Side effects may include flushing, fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, symptoms such as low blood pressure, vasculitis, sensory abnormalities, erectile dysfunction, dry mouth, hepatitis, and skin rash may occur, and if any unusual symptoms arise, medical advice should be sought immediately. Patients with heart failure or impaired liver function may have slower metabolism and excretion of this medication, requiring dose adjustment and caution. Additionally, since the effect of this medication appears slowly, it may not be suitable in emergency situations. It is advisable to avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking this medication. Co-administration with certain drugs may increase side effects such as hypotension, so it is important to inform healthcare professionals if taking other medications. The safety of this medication has not been established for use during pregnancy or lactation, and it should only be used cautiously if no alternative medications are available and the risk is significant, with breastfeeding recommended to be discontinued. In children, use is only recommended for those aged 6 years or older, as safety and efficacy have not been confirmed for those under 6 years of age. Overdose can lead to severe hypotension and heart problems, requiring immediate emergency treatment, and this medication is not removed by blood dialysis, thus may require special treatment. Lastly, though this medication is known not to substantially affect the ability to drive or operate machinery, caution is advised as individuals may experience dizziness or drowsiness.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucous membranes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, breathing problems, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle