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Stadovas is a drug used to treat hypertension and support in angina pectoris. Stadovas drugs need to have the right dosage and way of use for the most effective treatment while still ensuring safety for the patient.
1. What is Stadovas 5 cap?
Stadovas is a selective calcium blocker, with the main ingredient being Amlodipine 5mg. The effect of Stadovas 5 cap is in combination with some other drugs in the treatment of hypertension and diseases related to angina pectoris. For the treatment of angina, the drug can be used alone or in combination with other drugs depending on the specific case.
2. Stadovas 5 cap before or after eating? Stadovas is to be taken orally and is not related to meals of the day.
About the dosage of the drug, depends on each patient with underlying medical conditions:
For patients with hypertension: Take the drug with the first dose of 2.5 - 5mg/time, 1 time per day. . Subsequent doses depend on the response of the patient and changes in blood pressure readings, but the next dose will not normally exceed 10 mg/day. The maintenance dose will then be 5-10mg / time, 1 time per day. For children, the drug is used with the recommended dose of 2.5 - 5mg / time, 1 time per day. For patients treated for angina, the adult dose is 5-10mg/time, 1 time per day; The elderly are 5mg/time, 1 time per day and then maintain 10mg/time, 1 time per day. When a patient has angina, it can be used with some other angina medications, at which time the dose will be prescribed by the treating doctor for each specific case.
Thuốc Stadovas được dùng bằng đường uống
The unwanted effects caused by the drug are:
General condition: Fatigue, body discomfort, edema, hyperglycemia, itchy rash...; Nervous system: Headache, somnolence, dizziness, insomnia, increased muscle tone, paresthesia, signs of peripheral neuropathy, extrapyramidal syndrome, visual impairment...; Circulatory system: palpitations, palpitations, thrombocytopenia...; Respiratory system: Cough, difficulty breathing, symptoms of rhinitis...; Digestive system: Dry mouth, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, jaundice, increased liver enzymes ...; Musculoskeletal system: Joint pain, muscle pain, back pain...; Urinary system: Urinary disorders such as polyuria, nocturia...; Skin system, subcutaneous tissue: Hair loss, sweating more, hives...; In men, the breast may enlarge and show signs of erectile dysfunction when taking the drug. Some notes when using Stadovas are:
When increasing the dose for elderly patients, it is necessary to have specific instructions from a doctor; Option for patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment should start with the lowest effective dose. For patients with severe hepatic impairment, the dose should be more cautious, then gradually increase the dose gradually and in a controlled manner; Patients with impaired body can take the drug at the normal dose. Some problems that can be encountered if the patient takes an overdose of Stadovas are:
Peripheral vasodilation; Rapid heart rate; Severe, prolonged hypotension, followed by shock and even death. At this time, the patient should stop taking the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for emergency treatment. Doctors may have to perform active circulatory emergency methods, giving patients vasoconstrictor drugs to improve blood vessels and blood pressure...
Stadovas is used to support the treatment of high blood pressure and chest pain. The drug has the potential to cause some side effects, so the patient needs to follow the indications; Notify your doctor as soon as any unusual symptoms occur.
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