Amlodac Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amlodipine

Indications/Uses

1st-line treatment of HTN & MI associated w/ stable angina pectoris.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 5 mg once daily; may be increased to max of 10 mg once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to amlodipine or dihydropyridines.

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Special Precautions

Increased frequency & duration of chest pain w/ abrupt w/drawal. Hepatic or renal impairment. Not to be administered during pregnancy & lactation. Hypotensive & constipation effects in elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Peripheral oedema & flushing. Occasionally, muscle cramps, frequency of micturition/nocturia, coughing, dyspnea, impotence, visual disturbances, peripheral neuropathy, headache, dizziness, asthenia, nausea, tinnitus, taste perversion, skin discoloration, alopecia, hypotension, syncope & palpitations. Amlodac 5 mg: Pulmonary oedema, fatigue, somnolence, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia.

Drug Interactions

Inhibited metabolism w/ azole antifungals eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole, fluconazole; erythromycin; CYP3A4 inhibitors. Increased serum levels w/ grapefruit juice. Additive BP lowering effects w/ sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Calcium Antagonists / Anti-Anginal Drugs

ATC Classification

C08CA01 - amlodipine ; Belongs to the class of dihydropyridine derivative selective calcium-channel blockers with mainly vascular effects. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Amlodac tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Amlodac tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Amlodac

amlodipine

Manufacturer:

Zydus Cadila

Distributor:

Pharmadica