Dongseong Amlodipine Tablet (Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

Administer 5 mg orally once a day as amlodipine, and dosage may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg daily based on patient response. Adjustments can be made according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to this drug or similar types of medications, nursing women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, those with aortic stenosis, and patients in a state of shock should not be administered this drug. Additionally, it should be used with caution in patients with severe hypotension, those requiring dialysis due to renal failure, elderly patients, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Various side effects may occur while taking this medication. The most common side effects include facial flushing, fatigue or swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, hypotension, vasculitis, neurological symptoms, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, dyspepsia, liver function abnormalities, and skin rashes have also been reported. If any of these symptoms occur, immediate consultation with a physician is necessary. Patients with heart failure or impaired liver function need to take extra caution when using this medication, and its effect appears slowly, making it unsuitable for the treatment of acute angina. This drug may interact with other medications, so if you are taking any other drugs, you must inform your healthcare provider. Particularly, it is not recommended to take with grapefruit juice, and caution is needed when used with certain antibiotics or other medications. For women who are pregnant or nursing, the safety of this drug has not been established, so it should only be used under the physician's judgment in necessary cases, and it is recommended to discontinue use while breastfeeding. In children, use is only recommended for those over 6 years old, as effectiveness and safety have not been established in children under 6. Elderly patients can use the standard dosage, but their physical condition should be monitored closely. In the case of overdose, severe blood pressure drop and heart issues can occur, so the dosage must be strictly followed. If overdose is suspected, seek emergency treatment immediately.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• difficulty breathing
• pulmonary edema
• hepatitis
• jaundice
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin reactions.

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle