Lodien Tablets 1.25mg (S-Amlodipine Nicotinate)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken with a sufficient amount of water. Adults should take S-Amlodipine orally once daily at a dose of 2.5mg, which can be increased to a maximum of 5mg per day based on the patient's response. Adjustments should be made as appropriate depending on symptoms.

Child dose

This medication should be taken with a sufficient amount of water. Children aged 6-17 years should take S-Amlodipine orally once daily at a dose of 1.25mg-2.5mg. Doses exceeding 2.5mg per day have not been studied.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. If there is an allergy to this medication, its ingredients, or similar class of drugs, it should be avoided. Additionally, nursing women, patients in severe shock, those with serious heart valve issues, unstable angina patients, those who have recently experienced a myocardial infarction, and individuals with severe liver dysfunction or low blood pressure should not use this medication. When using this medication, patients with very poor kidney function, the elderly, heart failure patients, those in hypertensive crisis, individuals with mild liver dysfunction, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should be particularly cautious. Side effects such as flushing of the face, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, indigestion, drowsiness, edema in the ankles, and others may occur when taking this medication. Rarely, adverse reactions such as dry mouth, increased sweating, low blood pressure, fainting, myalgia, rash, and abnormal liver function have been reported, so if symptoms worsen or unusual symptoms appear, immediate consultation with medical personnel is advised. Abrupt cessation of this medication can worsen symptoms, so dosages should be gradually reduced as advised by a physician, and it should not be stopped arbitrarily. It is recommended to take this medication with a sufficient amount of water, and caution should be exercised when driving or operating dangerous machinery due to the risk of dizziness from lowered blood pressure. This medication may interact with other antihypertensives, certain antibiotics, analgesics, antidepressants, grapefruit juice, etc., so if there are other medications being taken, informing medical staff is essential. Its safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding has not been established, so it is recommended not to use it unless under special circumstances. If breastfeeding, it is best to stop during the medication period. Severe hypotension, cardiac abnormalities, and shock may occur in cases of overdose, so adherence to the prescribed dosage is crucial, and if unusual symptoms arise, visiting a hospital immediately is necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• severe edema
• jaundice
• hepatitis
• exacerbation of heart failure
• severe hypotension
• palpitations
• paralysis

Mild side effects

• Flushing accompanied by a warm sensation
• fatigue
• swelling
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• migraine
• weakness
• abdominal pain
• nausea

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

White pentagonal tablet

Package unit

300 tablets/bottle, 30 tablets/bottle