Amlong Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amlodipine besylate

Indications/Uses

HTN & angina. Severe (NYHA Class III-IV) chronic heart failure w/o underlying ischaemic disease.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially, 5 mg once daily. Max: 10 mg once daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Oedema, headache, flushing, dizziness, fatigue, somnolence, nausea, abdominal pain, palpitations.

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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

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Amlong tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

30's

Form

Amlong tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

30's

Amlong

amlodipine

Manufacturer:

Eurodrug

Distributor:

Apex Pharma Marketing