Idipin S Tablet (Esamlodipine Besylate 2.5 Hydrate)

Adult dose

As esamlodipine, take 2.5 mg orally once daily, increasing to a maximum of 5 mg daily based on the patient's response. This medication should be taken with a sufficient amount of water.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals who have had an allergy to this medication, its ingredients, or similar classes of drugs should avoid its use. It is also unsafe for pregnant women, women who might become pregnant, and nursing mothers. Patients in a state of cardiac shock, those with severe heart valve issues, unstable angina patients, those who have experienced a myocardial infarction within the last month, and patients with severely impaired liver function should not use this medication. Moreover, patients with severe hypotension may also risk danger when taking this medication, so caution is required. Additionally, patients with severely impaired kidney function, the elderly, patients with acute heart failure, patients in hypertensive crisis, and those with mild to moderate liver dysfunction should use this medication cautiously. Various side effects may occur when taking this medication. The most common side effects include flushing and warmth, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, nausea, drowsiness, and ankle swelling. More rarely, symptoms such as dry mouth, excessive sweating, weakness, hypotension, vasculitis, insomnia, skin rash, and liver dysfunction may occur, so any unusual symptoms should immediately be reported to a doctor. This medication should not be discontinued suddenly, as worsening of symptoms may occur, so it is important to not stop taking it without a doctor's instruction. Particularly for patients with liver dysfunction, care should be taken with dosage adjustments, as the drug may have a prolonged half-life in such cases. This medication takes time to be effective and is not suitable for emergency situations such as acute angina. It is recommended to take this medication with a sufficient amount of water, and since it can cause dizziness from lowered blood pressure, caution is advised when driving or operating hazardous machinery. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist about any medications you are currently taking. Specifically, it is advisable to avoid simultaneous intake with grapefruit juice, as it may lead to excessive hypotensive effects. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication; if breastfeeding, it is safer to discontinue breastfeeding. For children, it can be used from age 6 and has not been established for safety and efficacy in children under 6 years of age. Elderly individuals may experience slowed metabolism and elimination of the drug, so it is prudent to start at a low dose and administer cautiously. In case of overdose, symptoms such as severe hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, and shock may occur; immediate hospital attention for appropriate treatment is necessary. Finally, keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container as it is important for maintaining its quality.

Serious side effects

• Hives, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe allergic reactions
• Hepatitis, jaundice, elevated liver enzymes, liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• Paralysis, seizures, confusion, serious neurological symptoms
• Difficulty breathing, respiratory distress
• Severe swelling, generalized edema
• Hypotension, shock, unconsciousness, coma

Mild side effects

• Warmth
• flushing
• fatigue
• swelling
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• migraine
• weakness
• abdominal pain

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture and should be stored in a sealed container. The ideal storage temperature is between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, which helps retain the medication's efficacy over time.

Appearance

A light yellow heart-shaped tablet with a scored line.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle