SD Fine Tablet (S-Amlodipine Besilate Hemihydrate)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken with a sufficient amount of water. Administer 2.5 mg orally once daily as S-Amlodipine, and depending on the patient’s response, it can be increased to a maximum of 5 mg per day. Adjust according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used in specific patients. Patients who have had an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to this medication, its ingredients, or similar types of medications should not take this drug. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not use this medication. Patients in a state of shock, including cardiogenic shock, and those with severe aortic stenosis should also refrain from taking this drug. Patients with unstable angina and those who have experienced a myocardial infarction within the last month should not use this medication. Patients with very poor liver function and those with severely low blood pressure may also be at risk if they take this drug. This medication should be used cautiously in patients with very poor kidney function or those requiring dialysis, elderly patients, those with acute heart failure, patients in a hypertensive crisis, and patients with mildly to moderately compromised liver function. As various side effects may occur when taking this medication, the most common side effects include facial flushing or sensation of warmth, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, heartburn, nausea, and even drowsiness or ankle swelling. Rarely, dryness of the mouth or excessive sweating may occur, as well as excessively low blood pressure or fainting. Occasionally, skin rashes, itching, hair loss, difficulty breathing, urinary issues, or symptoms of liver dysfunction may present themselves, so if such symptoms occur, consult a physician. Abruptly discontinuing this medication may worsen symptoms, so do not stop taking it without a doctor's guidance and decrease the dosage gradually. Patients with compromised liver function may experience slowed breakdown of this medication in the body and require dosage adjustment, with careful monitoring of blood pressure and condition after administration. This drug's effect on lowering blood pressure occurs slowly, so it is not suitable for situations that require rapid reduction of blood pressure. When taking this medication, it should be administered with a sufficient amount of water, and due to blood pressure lowering effects, dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating dangerous machinery. This drug may interact with various other medications; therefore, especially if taking other antihypertensive drugs, antibiotics, antidepressants, analgesics, and specific cardiac medications, it is essential to inform healthcare professionals. Taking this medication with grapefruit juice may enhance its effects too strongly; therefore, it is advisable not to take them together. If pregnant or nursing, as the safety of this medication is not established, it is better to avoid its use, and particularly during nursing, breastfeeding should be stopped. In children, its use is recommended only for those 6 years and older, as its efficacy and safety are not established for younger children. Elderly patients may experience higher concentrations of the medication in their body and prolonged action time; therefore, they should start with a low dose and closely monitor their condition during administration. In cases of overdose, severe blood pressure drops, heart rhythm disturbances, and decreased consciousness may occur, necessitating immediate visit to a medical institution for proper treatment. This medication should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and transferring it to other containers should be avoided to prevent quality degradation and risk of accidents.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• hepatitis
• jaundice
• increased liver enzyme levels
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• paralysis
• thrombocytopenia
• leukopenia

Mild side effects

• Flushing with warmth
• fatigue
• swelling
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headaches
• migraines
• weakness
• abdominal pain
• nausea

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from getting in. It is important to maintain a storage temperature of room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

Light yellow heart-shaped tablet with a scored line

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle