Amlodipine 10 mg 20 tablets

Tradename

Amlodipine

Amlodipine

Composition

Each tablet contains:

Amlodipine besylate — 13.86mg (equiv. Amlodipine — 10mg).

Auxiliary components: croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.

Description:

Amlodipine is the besylate salt of amlodipine, a long-acting calcium channel blocker.

Indications

hypertension, chronic stable angina pectoris, vasospastic angina pectoris.

Mode of application:

the usual starting dose is 5 mg once a day with a maximum dose of 10 mg once a day. Thin, frail or elderly patients or patients with hepatic impairment can start with 2.5 mg once a day. Adjust dosage according to the needs of each patient. Treatment should continue for 7-14 days. The recommended dose for chronic stable or vasospastic angina is 5-10 mg, wit a lower dose recommended for the elderly and

Side effects

occurred in less than 1% of the subjects. Central and peripheral nervous system, gastrointestinal tract: constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, pancreatitis. General: allergic reaction, back pain, hot flashes, malaise, irritability. Musculoskeletal system: arthrosis,

muscle spasms. Psychiatry: sexual dysfunction (male and female), insomnia, nervousness, depression. Respiratory system: shortness of breath, epistaxis. Skin: itching, rash. Possible visual impairment, conjunctivitis, eye pain, tinnitus. Dry mouth, increased sweating. Metabolic and nutritional: hyperglycemia, thirst. Hematopoiesis: leukopenia, thrombocytopenia.

Pregnancy and lactation:

Storage

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30C in a dry place out of the reach of children.

Packaging:

a cardboard box contains 2 blisters of 10 tablets each, paper instructions.