AmloDigen Tablet (Amlodipine Besilate)

Adult dose

Administer 5 mg orally once daily in the form of amlodipine, and may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg daily based on the patient's response. Adjust as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals with a history of allergy to this drug or similar class of drugs, nursing women, patients with severe liver dysfunction, severe aortic stenosis, and those in a state of shock should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication should be administered with caution in some cases. Patients with severe hypotension, those requiring dialysis due to kidney failure, elderly individuals, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant need special attention. Various side effects may occur while taking this medication. The most common side effects include flushing, fatigue, swelling, palpitations, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, abdominal pain, and nausea. Rarely, excessively low blood pressure, allergic reactions, skin rashes, hair loss, muscle pain, digestive issues, etc., have also been reported. For patients with heart failure, this medication can cause pulmonary edema, so caution is necessary. In patients with liver impairment, the half-life of the drug may be prolonged, necessitating dosage adjustments. Blood pressure may gradually decrease even after discontinuing the medication, so caution is advised when used with other antihypertensive drugs. This medication is not expected to provide rapid effect in emergency situations and is not known to significantly affect driving or operating machinery. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, so it is advisable to avoid combining with grapefruit juice. When taken with certain antibiotics, antihypertensives, immunosuppressants, etc., blood pressure changes or increased risk of side effects may occur, and physician's guidance should be followed. The safety of this medication during pregnancy is not confirmed, therefore it is recommended to use other safe medications when possible, and if taking this medication while breastfeeding, it is advisable to discontinue nursing. In children, use is only recommended for those aged 6 years and older, as safety and efficacy have not been established in those under 6 years of age. In the case of overdose, a sharp drop in blood pressure and irregular heartbeat may occur, and immediate access to medical facilities is required. Treatment should be done while closely monitoring blood pressure and heart function for appropriate measures.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• difficulty breathing
• shortness of breath
• jaundice
• hepatitis
• elevated liver enzymes
• severe swelling
• confusion

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that can block light, at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way preserves the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White octagonal tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle