Amlonex Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amlodipine besilate

Indications/Uses

HTN. Chronic stable angina, confirmed or suspected vasospastic angina, recently documented CAD by angiography & w/o heart failure or ejection fraction <40%. Reduces risk of hospitalization due to angina & coronary revascularization procedure.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Initially 5 mg once daily. Max: 10 mg once daily. Chronic stable or vasospastic angina & CAD 5-10 mg once daily. Max: 10 mg once daily. Small, fragile individual, elderly, patient w/ hepatic insufficiency May be started on 2.5 mg once daily. Dose titration: 7-14 days. Childn 6-17 yr 2.5-5 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

Increased angina &/or MI particularly those w/ severe obstructive CAD. Severe aortic stenosis, heart failure. Avoid abrupt β-blocker w/drawal. Severe hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly. Childn <6 yr.

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Adverse Reactions

Headache & edema. Dizziness, flushing, palpitation.

Storage

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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

Amlonex tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Amlonex

amlodipine

Manufacturer:

Taiwan Biotech

Distributor:

New Smart Formulae