Calblock Tablets 5 mg (Amlodipine Besylate)

Adult dose

Adults are to take 5 mg orally once daily as amlodipine. The dose may be increased up to a maximum of 10 mg daily based on the patient's response. Adjustments should be made according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, it should not be used in patients who are allergic to this drug or similar types of drugs, nursing women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, severe aortic stenosis, and those in a state of shock. Moreover, it should be used with caution in patients with severe hypotension, those requiring renal dialysis, the elderly, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. While taking this medication, various side effects may occur. Common side effects include facial flushing, fatigue, swelling, heart palpitations, dizziness, headaches, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, symptoms such as low blood pressure, sensory disturbances, erectile dysfunction, dry mouth, weight change, skin rash, and hepatitis may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a doctor is advised. Caution is warranted for patients with heart failure, as this medication may exacerbate pulmonary edema. Patients with impaired liver function may experience slower breakdown of this medication, necessitating dosage adjustments. This medication lowers blood pressure gradually and is not suitable for acute situations such as acute angina. It is known to have little effect on driving or operating machinery. This medication can interact with various other medications. In particular, taking it with grapefruit juice can greatly increase its efficacy, so it is advisable to avoid taking them together. Caution is also needed when used in combination with certain antibiotics or immunosuppressants, and consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is necessary. Women who are pregnant or nursing should avoid using this medication unless it is absolutely necessary, and it is recommended to discontinue nursing while using this medication. In children, it can be used from the age of 6 and the efficacy and safety have not been established in children under 6 years of age. In the elderly, it can be administered at standard doses, but careful monitoring of their physical condition is important. In case of overdose, severe hypotension and cardiac issues may occur, so in such cases, immediate medical care should be sought. This medication is not removed by dialysis, so specialized treatment is required in cases of overdose.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), skin peeling, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin abnormal reactions, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision impairment.

Mild side effects

• Facial flushing
• fatigue
• swelling
• heart palpitations
• dizziness
• headaches
• drowsiness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• weakness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is also advisable to keep the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle