Light Amlo Tablets 5 mg (EsAmlodipine Besilate Hydrate)

Adult dose

As EsAmlodipine, 2.5 mg is taken orally once daily, and may be increased to a maximum of 5 mg daily depending on the patient's response. This medication is taken with a sufficient amount of water. Adjust the dose appropriately based on symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For instance, it may be dangerous for those allergic to this medication or similar ingredients, pregnant or breastfeeding women, patients in severe shock, and patients with severe liver dysfunction. Additionally, patients with very poor kidney function, elderly patients, and those with acute heart failure should use this medication with extra caution. When taking this medication, various side effects may occur. Common side effects include flushing, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, and nausea. Rarely, serious side effects such as excessively low blood pressure, skin rashes, allergic reactions, and liver dysfunction can also occur, so if abnormal symptoms appear, you should consult a physician immediately. This medication can worsen symptoms if discontinued abruptly, so take care not to stop taking it without a doctor's instructions. It is advisable to take this medication with plenty of water, and due to its blood pressure-lowering effects, dizziness or drowsiness may occur, necessitating caution while driving or operating hazardous machinery. This medication may interact with various other drugs, so make sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medications. Especially, consuming grapefruit juice may enhance the effects of this medication, so it is advisable to avoid grapefruit juice. It is safest not to use this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor if necessary. Use is recommended only for children aged 6 years and older, and for elderly patients, it should be started at a low dose and administered with close monitoring of their condition. In the case of overdose, severe hypotension, cardiac abnormalities, or shock may occur, and immediate medical treatment is required as self-treatment is dangerous. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and it is safe to avoid transferring it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver issues (jaundice), sudden and severe headaches, lightning-like headaches, seizures.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is best stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White octagonal tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle