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Ambloc

Ambloc

amlodipine

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

JustRight Healthcare
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Amlodipine besilate
Indications/Uses
Treatment of HTN & chronic angina pectoris.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & elderly 5-10 mg once daily. Small, fragile or elderly patient w/ hepatic insufficiency Initially 2.5 mg once daily. Titrated over 7-14 days.
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Overdosage
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Severe hypotension & severe aortic stenosis, extreme bradycardia or heart failure, hepatic impairment.
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Special Precautions
Greater incidence of edema, flushing & palpitations in women; may cause gingival enlargement. Pregnancy. Childn. Elderly.
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Adverse Reactions
Peripheral edema, allergic reactions (skin rash), angina, arrhythmias including torsades de pointes, bradycardia, extrapyramidal effects, parkinsonian, gingival enlargement, hypotension, mental depression, tachycardia, thrombocytopenia, headache, dizziness or lightheadedness, flushing & feeling of warmth, nausea, unusual tiredness or weakness, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, increased appetite &/or wt gain.
Drug Interactions
Hydrocarbon inhalation anesth, NSAIDs especially indomethacin, β-adrenergic blocking agent, estrogen, anticonvulsant (hydantoin), anticoagulants (coumarin- & indandione-derivative), quinine, salicylates, sulfinpyrazone, lithium, sympathomimetics.
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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.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Ambloc tab 10 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
Form
Ambloc tab 5 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
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