Amodipine Tablets 2.5 mg (Amlodipine Besylate)

Adult dose

Administer 5 mg of amlodipine orally once daily, which may be titrated up to a maximum of 10 mg per day according to the patient's response. Adjust dose according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

The effective oral dose of amlodipine for blood pressure reduction is 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily. Doses exceeding 5 mg per day have not been studied in pediatric patients.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or similar class of drugs, nursing women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, patients with severe aortic stenosis, and patients in a state of shock should not receive this medication. Moreover, it should be administered with caution to some patients. Patients with severe hypotension, those requiring dialysis for renal failure, elderly patients, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should take care when using this medication. This medication lowers blood pressure and acts on the heart and blood vessels, and common side effects may include flushing, fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, symptoms such as significant hypotension, allergic reactions, skin rashes, hair loss, cough, insomnia, and mood changes may occur, so if any unusual symptoms arise, consult a physician immediately. Patients with heart failure or liver impairment may be more sensitive to the effects and side effects of this medication, so dosages should be adjusted according to a physician's instructions and monitored carefully. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives or various medications, so it is crucial to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. In particular, grapefruit juice can significantly enhance the effects of this medication, so co-administration should be avoided. Women who are pregnant or nursing should consult a physician before using this medication, and it is recommended to stop breastfeeding while taking this medication. This medication is only approved for use in children aged 6 years and older, and safety and efficacy in children under 6 years have not been established. In case of overdose, severe symptoms may occur due to excessively low blood pressure, prompting immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. Finally, while this medication is unlikely to significantly impair driving or the ability to operate machinery, caution is advised when first taking it or if side effects occur.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, jaundice of the skin or eyes, generalized malaise, generalized swelling associated with elevated blood pressure, severe allergic reactions, severe edema or urinary abnormalities, liver abnormalities, jaundice, severe skin reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe neurological symptoms, sudden and severe headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis.

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that is not exposed to light. Additionally, store the medication at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, and not in excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

This medication is a white square tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle