Uses of lodimax 5mg

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1. Effects of lodimax 5mg

What is Lodimax 5mg? The drug Lodimax 5mg contains 5mg amlodipine is indicated in the following cases:
Angina Hypertension Treatment of myocardial ischemia Treatment angina Diseases related to the instability of blood pressure In addition, Some other effects of the drug are not listed on the approved drug label, but in some cases the doctor may prescribe Lodimax 5mg. Therefore, before taking the medicine, consult your doctor.

2. How to use lodimax 5mg

Lodimax 5mg is made in the form of tablets, the dosage depends on the age and medical condition such as:
The starting dose is 5mg once a day If necessary, the dose can be increased up to 1 time per day. 10mg The patient can take the drug with or without food, before or after eating. However, to reduce stomach irritation you can take it with food and need to take the tablet whole with a full glass of water, do not chew or break the tablet.
To use the drug safely, take lodimax 5mg exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use too much, smaller or longer than prescribed. Use lodimax 5mg regularly to get the most benefit from it and you can stop taking it if any new abnormality appears or the condition does not improve after 7 days. Patients absolutely do not abuse the drug for too long for a long time. This does not make the patient's condition better, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.

3. Unwanted effects when using lodimax 5mg

Lodimax 5mg medicine can cause some common unwanted side effects that can be mentioned as:
Ankle edema Headache Dizziness Feeling hot Fatigue Weakness Palpitations Shortness of breath Nausea Indigestion Lower excessive blood pressure Tachycardia Chest pain Itchy rash Muscle pain Joint pain Sleep disorders Extrasystoles Urticaria Hyperplasia of the gums Elevated liver enzymes Elevated blood glucose Confusion Erythema Nodosum Before prescribing medication, the doctor always considers Mention the benefits and effectiveness of lodimax 5mg. When using lodimax 5mg can still occur unwanted effects. Therefore, when unusual symptoms appear, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs with accompanying signs such as severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, rash, nausea and vomiting, drowsiness. ... the patient should immediately notify the doctor or nurse for immediate medical intervention.

4. Some notes when using lodimax 5mg

Some notes when using lodimax 5mg include:
Allergy notice to lodimax 5mg hypersensitivity reaction to any other allergy. Lodimax 5mg may contain ingredients that are inactive and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Report any medications you are taking including prescription and nonprescription drugs, herbs and supplements, foods, dyes or preservatives. Use with caution in patients with liver failure, post-myocardial infarction heart failure and aortic stenosis Contraindicated in patients with untreated heart failure If you forget to take a dose of lodimax 5mg, Please re-add as soon as possible. However, if it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking or injecting the medicine as scheduled. Do not use more drug than prescribed treatment. Overdose of lodimax 5mg or swallowed can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, fainting,...

5. Drug interactions

Drug interactions can reduce the effects of lodimax 5mg, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not start, stop or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent.
Some drugs that can interact with lodimax 5mg include:
Lodimax 5mg may increase the antihypertensive effect when using anesthetic drugs When using amlodipine with lithium can cause neurotoxicity menstrual cramps, diarrhea and nausea. Lodimax may be reduced in antihypertensive effect when used with anti-inflammatory drugs and especially indomethacin. Lodimax should be used with caution with drugs that are highly protein bound such as cumarin derivatives, hydantoin,... Because Lodimax is also highly protein bound, the free concentrations of these drugs may vary in serum.

6. How to store lodimax 5mg

Store lodimax 5mg at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, protect from light and avoid humid places. Do not store lodimax 5mg in a humid place or in the freezer and keep away from heat and open flames. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read carefully the storage instructions for lodimax 5mg on the package, or ask your pharmacist. Keep lodimax 5mg medicine out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine has expired or is damaged and cannot be used anymore, dispose of it and dispose of it properly. Do not arbitrarily dispose of lodimax 5mg into the environment such as water pipes or toilets unless requested. Please consult your waste management company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of lodimax 5mg to help protect the environment.
In summary, lodimax 5mg is used in the treatment of hypertension in patients with metabolic complications such as diabetes mellitus, myocardial ischemic attack, vasomotor angina, and conditions related to the instability of blood pressure. However, lodimax 5mg can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the risk of unwanted effects, and do increase the effectiveness of the treatment.
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