Cardivasc 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 Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amlodipine besilate

Indications/Uses

Management of HTN & prophylaxis of angina.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN & angina Initially 5 mg once daily. Max dose: 10 mg once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to amlodipine & other dihydropyridines.

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Special Precautions

Hypotension, poor cardiac reserve, heart failure, hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Abdominal pain, nausea; palpitation, flushing, edema; headache, dizziness, sleep disturbances, fatigue.

Drug Interactions

Metabolism inhibited w/ macrolides, azole antifungals & HIV-PIs. Reduced effects w/ carbamazepine, phenobarb & phenytoin. Decrease renal & nonrenal clearance of digoxin. Increased bioavailability w/ grapefruit juice. Gingival hyperplasia exacerbated w/ ciclosporin. Excessive myocardium depression w/ β-adrenergic blockers. Dangerous hypotensive effects w/ prazosin, methyldopa & clonidine. Increased action w/ nondepolarizing muscle relaxants. Decreased 1st-pass effects w/ cimetidine.

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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

Cardivasc tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P672/box)

Cardivasc

amlodipine

Manufacturer:

Cathay YSS

Distributor:

Cathay YSS