Amlix Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amlodipine besilate

Indications/Uses

HTN. Prophylaxis of angina.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN, stable & Prinzmetal's angina Initially 5 mg once daily. May be increased to 10 mg once daily if necessary. Elderly & patient w/ hepatic insufficiency Initially 2.5 mg once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ severe aortic stenosis, CHF & hepatic impairment. Avoid abrupt w/drawal.

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, flushing, headache, hypotension, peripheral edema.

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Drug Interactions

May potentiate effects of thiazide diuretics & ACE inhibitors.

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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.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Amlix tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Form

Amlix tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Amlix

amlodipine

Manufacturer:

Hexagon Pharma

Distributor:

Trumed