Barodipine Tablets 10 mg (Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

Administer 5 mg orally once daily as Amlodipine, and dosage may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg daily depending on the patient’s response. Adjustments may be made according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For instance, it is contraindicated in individuals with allergies to this drug or similar drugs, nursing mothers, patients with severe liver dysfunction, patients with severe aortic stenosis, and those in shock. Additionally, caution is necessary when using this medication in patients with severe hypotension, patients requiring renal dialysis, elderly patients, and pregnant or potentially pregnant women. Various side effects may occur when taking this medication. Common side effects include flushing, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, symptoms such as excessively low blood pressure, vasculitis, sensory disturbances, syncope, erectile dysfunction, dry mouth, dyspepsia, weight changes, arthralgia, skin rashes, and others may occur. Severe cases have reported liver dysfunction and allergic reactions. Patients with heart failure or impaired liver function should take special care when using this medication, and since blood pressure may gradually decrease after discontinuation, caution is advised when combined with other antihypertensive medications. This drug is known not to significantly affect driving or the ability to operate machinery, but caution is necessary as it may vary from person to person. There may be interactions when used with other medications, so especially when using it with grapefruit juice or certain antibiotics, antihypertensives, immunosuppressants, etc., it is advised to consult with a doctor or pharmacist. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been established, so it should only be used when necessary, and it is recommended to stop breastfeeding while taking this drug. It can be used in children aged 6 years and older, and its efficacy and safety have not been established in children under 6 years old. In case of overdose, there may be a significant drop in blood pressure and abnormalities in heart rhythm, so immediate medical attention should be sought, and if necessary, activated charcoal administration or supportive cardiovascular therapy can be provided. This medication has not shown evidence of increasing cancer risk or causing genetic abnormalities even with long-term use, and it tends to be well-tolerated in both healthy adults and children.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reaction, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin shedding, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound malaise, liver dysfunction (jaundice), significantly reduced urine output,

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help preserve the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White octagonal tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box (10 tablets/PTP x 3), 30 tablets/bottle