Provasc Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amlodipine besilate

Indications/Uses

HTN. Prophylaxis of angina.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN Initially 5 mg once daily. Max: 10 mg once daily. Small, fragile, elderly or patient w/ hepatic insufficiency Initial dose: 2.5 mg once daily.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Allergies. History of heart & liver disease. Limit intake of alcohol.

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Adverse Reactions

Fatigue or tiredness; headache; insomnia; vivid or abnormal dreams; flushing; abdominal pain; nausea, diarrhea or constipation; increased or difficulty in urination.

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Storage

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Description

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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

Provasc tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

30's (P15.5/tab, P465/pack)

Form

Provasc tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

30's (P322.5/pack, P10.75/tab)

Provasc

amlodipine

Manufacturer:

ACME

Distributor:

Bell-Kenz Pharma

Marketer:

Euro Generics