AMLODIPINE BESYLATE tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

AMLODIPINE BESYLATE (UNII: 864V2Q084H) (AMLODIPINE - UNII:1J444QC288)

Available from:

McKesson Corporation dba SKY Packaging

INN (International Name):

AMLODIPINE BESYLATE

Composition:

AMLODIPINE 10 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Amlodipine besylate tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic classes including amlodipine besylate. Control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management, including, as appropriate, lipid control, diabetes management, antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake. Many patients will require more than one drug to achieve blood pressure goals. For specific advice on goals and management, see published guidelines, such as those of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program's Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC). Numerous antihypertensive drugs, from a variety of pharmacologic cl

Product summary:

Product: 63739-631 NDC: 63739-631-10 10 TABLET in a BLISTER PACK / 10 in a BOX, UNIT-DOSE

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

AMLODIPINE BESYLATE- AMLODIPINE BESYLATE TABLET
MCKESSON CORPORATION DBA SKY PACKAGING
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE TABLETSSAFELY
AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR AMLODIPINE
BESYLATE TABLETS.
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE TABLETS, USP FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1992
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Amlodipine besylate tablets, USP are calcium channel blocker and may
be used alone or in combination with other
antihypertensive and antianginal agents for the treatment of:
Hypertension ( 1.1)
Amlodipine besylate tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of
hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering
blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular
events, primarily strokes and myocardial
infarctions .
Coronary Artery Disease ( 1.2)
Chronic Stable Angina
Vasospastic Angina (Prinzmetal's or Variant Angina)
Angiographically Documented Coronary Artery Disease in patients
without heart failure or an ejection fraction <
40%
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adult recommended starting dose: 5 mg once daily with maximum dose 10
mg once daily. ( 2.1)
• Small, fragile, or elderly patients, or patients with hepatic
insufficiency may be started on 2.5 mg once daily. ( 2.1)
Pediatric starting dose: 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily. ( 2.2)
IMPORTANT LIMITATION
Doses in excess of 5 mg daily have not been studied in pediatric
patients. ( 2.2)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Tablets: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg ( 3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Known sensitivity to amlodipine ( 4)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Symptomatic hypotension is possible, particularly in patients with
severe aortic stenosis. However, acute hypotension is
unlikely. ( 5.1)
Worsening angina and acute myocardial infarction can develop after
starting or increasing the dose of amlodipine
besylate tablets, particularly in patients with severe obstructive
coronary artery disease. ( 5.2)
Titrate slowly in patients with severe hepatic impairment. ( 5.3)
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