LevodiPIN Tablet 2.5 mg (Amlodipine Besilate Hydrate)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken with sufficient water. As Amlodipine, take 2.5 mg orally once a day, and the dose can be increased to a maximum of 5 mg per day depending on the patient's response. Adjust doses appropriately based on symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients who are allergic to this medication, its ingredients, or similar types of drugs should not take this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not use this medication. Patients in a state of cardiac shock or those with cardiogenic shock may face risks when using this medication. Patients with severe issues with heart valves, unstable angina, or those who have recently experienced a myocardial infarction should avoid using this medication. Patients with very poor liver function or those with excessively low blood pressure should also refrain from taking this medication. Additionally, patients with genetic diseases such as lactose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medication due to the ingredients included in it. Patients with severe kidney disease or those undergoing dialysis, elderly patients, patients with acute heart failure, those who have very high blood pressure requiring emergency treatment, and patients with slightly poor liver function should use this medication with caution. Most patients tolerate this medication well, but during usage, they may experience flushing or a feeling of warmth, fatigue, or swelling. Rapid heart rate, headache, and dizziness may occur along with indigestion, nausea, drowsiness, and ankle swelling. Rarely, side effects such as dry mouth, increased sweating, low blood pressure, dizziness, skin rash, and liver function abnormalities may occur, so patients should consult a doctor if they experience unusual symptoms. Suddenly stopping this medication can worsen symptoms, so it’s important to taper off slowly and follow a doctor’s instructions. For heart failure patients, there may be a side effect of fluid accumulation in the lungs, so caution is advised. Patients with weak liver function may experience slower breakdown of the medication, requiring dose adjustments. This medication must be taken with sufficient water, and because blood pressure may drop leading to dizziness or headaches, caution is required when driving or operating dangerous machinery. Interactions may occur when this medication is taken with other blood pressure medications or specific antibiotics, diuretics, etc., so be sure to inform your healthcare provider of any other medications you are taking. Particularly, it is advisable to avoid taking this medication with grapefruit juice as it may enhance the effects of the drug. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this medication and must stop breastfeeding if using this medication. Use is recommended only in children aged 6 years and older, as safety and efficacy have not been established in children under 6 years of age. Elderly patients should start at a low dose due to the possibility of increased drug concentration and use it cautiously. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop excessively, leading to arrhythmia or shock, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and not transferred to other containers, ensuring safety.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• jaundice
• paralysis

Mild side effects

• Flushing with a feeling of warmth
• fatigue
• swelling
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headaches
• migraines
• weakness
• abdominal pain
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to keep 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