Esamlozil Tablets 5 mg (S-Amlodipine Besilate Hydrate)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken with a sufficient amount of water. For S-Amlodipine, the recommended dosage is 2.5 mg orally once daily, which can be increased to a maximum of 5 mg daily based on the patient's response. Dosage may be adjusted appropriately based on symptoms.

This medication should not be used in specific patient groups. Those who have allergies to this medication or its components, or have had hypersensitivity reactions to similar drugs, should not take this medication. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid this medication. Patients in a state of cardiac shock or with severe cardiac issues may also be at risk if they use this medication. Patients with severe liver dysfunction or low blood pressure should avoid taking it. Additionally, individuals with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders should not take this medication. Patients with severe kidney disease or those undergoing dialysis, elderly patients, those with acute heart failure, those in hypertensive crisis, and patients with mild to moderate liver dysfunction should use this medication cautiously. This medication is primarily used to lower blood pressure, and users may experience flushing or warmth. Other side effects may include fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, headache, indigestion, drowsiness, ankle swelling, and various adverse reactions such as dry mouth, increased sweating, hypotension, blood-related abnormalities, psychological changes, skin rashes, etc., so immediate consultation with medical staff is necessary if unusual symptoms occur. Discontinuation of this medication should not be done abruptly as symptoms may worsen, and should only be done under a doctor's instruction. Adequate water should be consumed when taking this medication, and when experiencing dizziness or drowsiness, driving or operating dangerous machinery should be avoided. There may be interactions with other medications, so all currently taken medications must be disclosed to the medical staff. Special caution is warranted if taken with certain antibiotics, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, grapefruit juice, etc. Safety has not been established during pregnancy or lactation, so it is better to avoid it. It is usable for children aged 6 and older; safety and efficacy have not been confirmed for children under 6. Elderly patients may experience increased drug concentration in the body, so a lower dose should be initiated and their condition should be closely monitored. In the event of an overdose, serious hypotension, heart abnormalities, and shock may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment and careful monitoring of blood pressure and heart condition. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• severe edema
• respiratory distress
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• jaundice
• symptoms of hepatitis
• liver dysfunction

Mild side effects

• Flushing with warmth
• fatigue
• edema
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• migraine
• weakness
• abdominal pain
• nausea

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C for safety.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle