Amlobloc 5 mg or 10 mg Tablets

Amlobloc 5 mg or 10 mg Tablets

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PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 28 March 2023

API: Amlodipine | Company: Sandoz Sa

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 based on response.

Special Populations

  • Elderly
  • Renal impairment
  • Hepatic impairment

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Safety in pregnancy not established; excreted in breast milk.

Key Drug Interactions

  • CYP3A4 inhibitors
  • Simvastatin
  • Clarithromycin

Contraindications

  • Severe hypotension
  • Shock
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Aortic stenosis
  • Unstable angina
  • Grapefruit juice

Common side effects

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Peripheral edema

Counselling Points

  • Monitor for dizziness
  • Avoid grapefruit juice
  • Report any allergic reactions

Serious warnings

  • Increased risk of hypotension with CYP3A4 inhibitors
  • Caution in heart failure
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