Lodipin-5 Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amlodipine besilate

Indications/Uses

Monotherapy or in combination w/ other antihypertensive agents for HTN. Monotherapy or in combination w/ antianginal agents for confirmed or suspected stable & vasospastic angina.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN Initially 5 mg once daily. Max: 10 mg once daily. Elderly or patient w/ hepatic insufficiency & in combination w/ other antihypertensive agents Initially 2.5 mg once daily. Stable or vasospastic angina 5-10 mg w/ lower dose suggested in elderly & patients w/ hepatic insufficiency.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ severe aortic stenosis; CHF. W/draw β-blocker by gradual dose reduction. Hepatic impairment.

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Adverse Reactions

Peripheral oedema, skin erythema, facial flushing, fatigue.

Storage

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Description

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MIMS Class

Anti-Anginal Drugs / Calcium Antagonists

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

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lodipin-5 tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's;5 × 10's

Lodipin-5

amlodipine

Manufacturer:

Aristopharma

Distributor:

KTZ