Vascolok 5 And Vascolok 10 5 mg and 10 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 06 July 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderate hypertension and angina pectoris.
Dosage (summary)
Initial dose: 5 mg once daily, may increase to 10 mg after 10-14 days.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- CYP3A4 inducers
- Simvastatin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to amlodipine
- Severe hypotension
- Shock
- Aortic stenosis
- Unstable heart failure
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Fatigue
- Ankle swelling
Counselling Points
- Avoid grapefruit juice
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Report any severe side effects
Serious warnings
- Caution in heart failure
- Risk of pulmonary edema
- Monitor in hepatic impairment
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