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Kavasdin 5 is an antihypertensive drug belonging to the class of calcium antagonists. Kavasdin 5 is often indicated in cases of hypertension (especially with metabolic complications such as diabetes), patients with chronic stable angina,...
1. What is Kavasdin 5mg?
Kavasdin 5 is an antihypertensive drug belonging to the class of calcium antagonists. In Kavasdin 5, in addition to the main ingredient amlodipine, the drug also contains excipients just enough to help ensure the volume, solubility, and stability of a tablet.
2. Uses of the drug Kavasdin 5mg Kavasdin medicine 5mg is usually indicated in the following specific cases:
Patients with hypertension, especially those with metabolic complications such as diabetes mellitus. Patients with chronic stable angina Patients with vasospastic angina also known as Prinzmetal variant angina. For prophylaxis in patients with stable angina. In addition, the drug Kavasdin 5mg is also used in some other cases when prescribed by a doctor.
3. Contraindications of Kavasdin 5mg
Kavasdin 5mg drug is not used in the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any ingredient of Kavasdin 5mg drug. Patient has severe hypotension. Patients with untreated heart failure stable, hemodynamically unstable heart failure after acute myocardial infarction. Shock, including cardiogenic shock. Obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract such as severe aortic stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, ....\ 4. Dosage and how to use Kavasdin 5mg Kavasdin 5mg medicine is used as prescribed by the doctor. You can refer to the dose of Kavasdin 5mg as follows:
Used to treat hypertension and angina in adults: The starting dose is 5mg x 1 time / day. The dose may be increased to a maximum of 10 mg once daily depending on individual patient response. Maintenance treatment within 4 weeks, after 4 weeks, if there is no effect, the dose of Kavasdin 5mg can be increased. It is not necessary to adjust the dose of Kavasdin 5mg when co-administered with alpha-blockers, beta-blockers, thiazide diuretics or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. For the treatment of hypertension in children 6 to 17 years of age: The recommended starting dose is 2.5 mg once daily. After 4 weeks of treatment, if there is no effect, it can be increased to 5mg x 1 time / day. Kavasdin 5mg is used orally. You can take the medicine before, during and after eating. When taking, do not chew Kavasdin 5mg tablets.
5. Treatment of overdose Kavasdin 5mg
When overdosing Kavasdin 5mg drug can cause peripheral vasodilation, tachycardia, and systemic hypotension. In this case, it is necessary to have active cardiovascular support measures, including regular monitoring of cardiovascular and respiratory functions, elevation of limbs, attention to circulatory and urine volume. In some cases, when using an overdose of Kavasdin 5mg, it is necessary to wash the stomach.
6. What are the side effects of Kavasdin 5mg? Kavasdin 5mg medicine can cause unwanted effects. Common side effects of Kavasdin 5mg include:
Ankle edema; headache, dizziness, flushing and feeling hot; Fatigue, weakness, trouble sleeping; Cramping, palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, fast heart rate, severe hypotension; Abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea; Erythema, pruritus; Increased liver enzymes, increased blood glucose. 7. Drug interactions When using Kavasdin 5mg with anesthetics: Increases the antihypertensive effect of Kavasdin 5mg and may reduce blood pressure more strongly. Lithium when combined with Kavasdin 5mg can cause neurotoxicity, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, especially Indomethacin, may reduce the antihypertensive effect of Kavasdin 5mg by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and/or sodium and fluid retention. Drugs with high protein binding such as Hydantoin, coumarin derivatives,... need to be used with caution with Kavasdin 5mg because Amlodipine is highly protein bound, so it can change the concentration of drugs in the serum. 8. Store Kavasdin 5mg medicine Store Kavasdin 5mg at room temperature, in a cool, dry place, away from light and reach of children.
Above are the uses, how to use and note when using Kavasdin medicine. To ensure safety and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to use the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
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