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Belonging to a class of cardiovascular drugs, Amlopin is used to control high blood pressure and to treat stable or vasoconstrictive angina.
1. Amlopin drug use
Amlopin belongs to the group of cardiovascular drugs, the main ingredient is Amlodipine besylate 5mg. Amlodipine is a calcium channel antagonist with antihypertensive and angina effects. Amlopin is a film-coated tablet and is indicated for the control of hypertension of unknown etiology, stable angina or vasoconstriction.
2. Usage and dosage of Amlopin
Amlopin is taken orally. Patients should swallow a tablet whole with water, do not break or chew the medicine to drink.
Specific Amlopin dosage is as follows:
Treatment of hypertension and angina pectoris in adults: The initial dose is 5mg/time/day, then adjusted up according to the patient's response but the maximum should not be exceeded. more than 10mg/day. Patients with hepatic impairment: Adjust dose of Amlopin lower. Patients taking ACE inhibitors and thiazide diuretics: No dosage adjustment is required.
3. Amlopin side effects
Amlopin medicine can cause some unwanted side effects with the frequency of occurrence as follows:
Common: Nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, edema and palpitations. However, the symptoms are only mild and transient. Very rare: Asthenia, pain and cramps. If you see any unusual symptoms after taking Amlopin, the patient should immediately notify the doctor or go to the medical facility soon for examination.
4. Some notes when using Amlopin
Do not use Amlopin in people with hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug, pregnant or lactating women. People with liver failure, congestive heart failure and aortic stenosis should be cautious when taking Amlopin because the drug does not cross the dialysis membrane. Concomitant use of Amlopin with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce the antihypertensive effect of the drug. With estrogen can cause increased blood pressure due to water retention; with sympathomimetic agents may reduce the antihypertensive effect. Above is all information about Amlopin drug, patients need to read carefully the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Amlopin is a prescription drug, patients absolutely must not buy drugs and treat them at home because they may experience unwanted side effects.
