Newadin Tablet (Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 5 mg of amlodipine orally once daily, which may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg daily according to the patient's response. Adjustment should be appropriately made according to age and symptoms.

This drug should not be used in certain patients. For example, it is contraindicated in individuals who have had an allergic reaction to this drug or similar medications, in breastfeeding women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, those with severe aortic stenosis, and patients in a state of shock. Furthermore, it should be administered with caution to patients with severe hypotension, those with renal failure needing dialysis, elderly patients, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. While taking this medication, various side effects may occur. The most common side effects include flushing, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, lethargy, decreased blood pressure, neurological abnormalities, erectile dysfunction, digestive issues, skin rashes, liver function abnormalities have been reported, and severe allergic reactions may also occur, so caution is advised. Patients with heart failure or liver function impairment should be particularly careful when using this medication, and blood pressure may slowly decrease even after discontinuation, thus caution is necessary when using other antihypertensive drugs together. This drug is known not to significantly affect the ability to drive or operate machinery, but it may vary by individual, so caution is warranted. There may be interactions when taken with other medications. In particular, concurrent use with grapefruit juice may intensify the blood pressure-lowering effect, so it is advisable to avoid it. Additionally, when used with certain antibiotics or antihypertensive medications or immunosuppressants, the risk of side effects may increase, so it is important to follow the physician's guidance. The safety of this medication in pregnant or breastfeeding women is not clearly established, so it should be avoided unless there are exceptional circumstances or consultation with a physician is warranted. For children, it can be administered from 6 years old, but its efficacy and safety have not been established for those under 6 years old. In cases of overdose, extremely low blood pressure and heart problems may occur, so immediate medical attention is required for appropriate treatment. This drug is not known to cause carcinogenic or genetic abnormalities even with long-term use; however, it should always be taken according to the prescription and guidance of a healthcare professional.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• difficulty breathing
• jaundice
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin reactions
• liver abnormalities (jaundice)
• severe edema or urinary abnormalities
• pulmonary edema
• angioedema

Mild side effects

• Flushing
• fatigue
• swelling
• palpitations
• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• lethargy

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help to maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle