Novastin Tablets 5 mg (Amlodipine Besylate)

Adult dose

Adults should take 5 mg of amlodipine orally once daily, and the dosage may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg per day according to the patient's response. Dosage should be adjusted appropriately based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients allergic to this drug or similar drugs, nursing women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, severe aortic stenosis patients, and patients in shock should not take this medication. Also, special caution should be taken for patients with severe hypotension, those requiring kidney dialysis, the elderly, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant while taking this drug. While this drug is generally well tolerated, some patients may experience side effects such as flushing, fatigue, edema, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, nausea, weakness, lethargy, pain, weight gain/loss, hypotension, vasculitis, hypertonicity, sensory disturbances/paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy, syncope, taste disturbance, tremors, extrapyramidal disorders, erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, changes in bowel habits, dry mouth, indigestion, gingival hyperplasia, pancreatitis, vomiting, hyperglycemia, arthralgia, lumbago, muscle cramps, myalgia, leucopenia. Rarely, various side effects such as blood pressure drop, vasculitis, neurological symptoms, erectile dysfunction, indigestion, weight changes, and hair loss have been reported. For patients with weak heart or liver function, the effect of this medication may last longer, so dosage adjustment and monitoring of their condition are necessary. This medication gradually lowers blood pressure, making it unsuitable for acute heart problems. While it is known not to significantly affect driving or machine operation ability, individual responses may vary, so caution is advised. This drug may have interactions when used with various other medications, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to consult a doctor or pharmacist. In particular, taking it with grapefruit juice may cause an excessive blood pressure-lowering effect, so it is advisable not to consume them together. The safety of this medication has not been established for pregnant or nursing women, so it should only be used under a doctor's assessment when absolutely necessary, and discontinuation of breastfeeding is recommended. In children, this medication's efficacy has only been confirmed for those over 6 years old, and its safety and effectiveness have not been determined for children under 6.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• angioedema
• erythema multiforme
• respiratory distress
• difficulty breathing
• jaundice
• hepatitis
• increased liver enzyme levels
• liver abnormalities

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is important to maintain room temperature, specifically between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, when storing the drug.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle