Amcardia 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 Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amlodipine

Indications/Uses

HTN, vasospastic (Prinzmetal's or variant angina) or chronic stable angina.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 5 mg once daily, may be increased to max: 10 mg.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to dihydropyridines or amlodipine.

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Special Precautions

Severe obstructive CAD. Acute hypotension, severe aortic stenosis; severe heart failure (NYHA III-IV). Avoid abrupt w/drawal. Severe hepatic impairment. Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, edema. CV & GI disorders; hypoesthesia, paresthesia, tremor, vertigo; asthenia, back pain, hot flushes, malaise, pain, rigors, wt gain; sexual dysfunction, insomnia, nervousness, depression, abnormal dreams, anxiety, depersonalization; dyspnea, epistaxis; pruritus, rash, erythematous & maculopapular rash.

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.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Amcardia tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Form

Amcardia tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

100's;30's

Amcardia

amlodipine

Manufacturer:

Unique Pharma Lab

Distributor:

Unimed