LODIPIN TABLET 10MG [SIN15122P]
Active ingredients: LODIPIN TABLET 10MG
Product Info
LODIPIN TABLET 10MG
[SIN15122P]
Product information
Active Ingredient and Strength | AMLODIPINE BESILATE 13.9 MG EQV AMLODIPINE - 10 MG |
Dosage Form | TABLET |
Manufacturer and Country | IND-SWIFT LABORATORIES LIMITED - INDIA |
Registration Number | SIN15122P |
Licence Holder | GOLDPLUS UNIVERSAL PTE LTD |
Forensic Classification | PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES |
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code | C08CA01 |
Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription | NA |
Indication
INDICATIONS & USAGE:
Hypertension:
Amlodipine is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
Coronary Artery disease (CAD)
Chronic Stable Angina
Amlodipine is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of chronic stable angina and may be used alone or in combination with other antianginal agents.
Vasospastic Angina (Prinzmetal's or Variant Angina)
Amlodipine is indicated for the treatment of confirmed or suspected vasospastic and may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other antianginal drugs.
Angiographically Documented CAD
In patients with recently documented CAD by angiography and without heart failure or an ejection fraction <40%, Amlodipine is indicated to reduce the risk of hospitalization due to angina and to reduce the risk of a coronary revascularization procedure.
Dosing
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION:
For both hypertension and angina the usual initial dose is 5mg amlodipine once daily which may be increased to a maximum dose of 10mg depending on the individual patient's response.
For patients with coronary artery disease the recommended dosage range is 5–10mg once daily. In clinical studies the majority of patients required 10mg once daily.
No dose adjustment of amlodipine is required upon concomitant administration of thiazide diuretics, beta-blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
Use in the Elderly
Normal dosage regimens are recommended. Amlodipine, used at similar doses in elderly or younger patients, is equally well tolerated.
Use in Children
Safety and effectiveness of amlodipine in children have not been established.
Use in Patients with Impaired Hepatic Function
See Precautions for Use – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information.
Use in Renal Failure
Amlodipine may be used in such patients at normal doses. Changes in amlodipine plasma concentrations are not correlated with degree of renal impairment. Amlodipine is not dialyzable.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Amlodipine Besilate is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity to Amlodipine.
