TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS AMLODIPINE amlodipine 2.5 mg (as besilate) tablet blister pack

Ország: Ausztrália

Nyelv: angol

Forrás: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Aktív összetevők:

amlodipine besilate, Quantity: 3.5 mg

Beszerezhető a:

Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

INN (nemzetközi neve):

amlodipine besilate

Gyógyszerészeti forma:

Tablet, uncoated

Összetétel:

Excipient Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose; maize starch; lactose monohydrate; magnesium stearate

Az alkalmazás módja:

Oral

db csomag:

30 tablets

Recept típusa:

(S4) Prescription Only Medicine

Terápiás javallatok:

Hypertension - Terry White Chemists Amlodipine is indicated for the first line treatment of hypertension and can be used as the sole agent to control blood pressure in the majority of patients. Patients not adequately controlled on a single antihypertensive agent may benefit from the addition of Terry White Chemists Amlodipine, which has been used in combination with a thiazide diuretic, beta adrenoceptor blocking agent or an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. Angina - Terry White Chemists Amlodipine is indicated for the first line treatment of chronic stable angina. Terry White Chemists Amlodipine may be used alone, as monotherapy or in combination with other antianginal drugs.

Termék összefoglaló:

Visual Identification: white to off-white, round, unscored tablets, engraved "APO" on one side and "AML" over "2.5" on the other side; Container Type: Blister Pack; Container Material: PVC/PVDC/Al; Container Life Time: 3 Years; Container Temperature: Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Engedélyezési státusz:

Licence status A

Engedély dátuma:

2007-12-13

Betegtájékoztató

TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS
AMLODIPINE
_contains the active ingredient, amlodipine (am-load-i-peen) besylate_
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
_FOR A COPY OF A LARGE PRINT LEAFLET PH: 1800 195 055_
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
READ THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE
TAKING YOUR MEDICINE.
This leaflet answers some common
questions about amlodipine. It does
not contain all the available
information. It does not take the
place of talking to your doctor or
pharmacist.
The information in this leaflet was
last updated on the date listed on the
last page. More recent information on
this medicine may be available.
ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST:
•
if there is anything you do not
understand in this leaflet,
•
if you are worried about taking
your medicine, or
•
to obtain the most up-to-date
information.
You can also download the most up
to date leaflet from
www.apotex.com.au.
All medicines have risks and
benefits. Your doctor has weighed
the risks of you using this medicine
against the benefits they expect it
will have for you.
Pharmaceutical companies cannot
give you medical advice or an
individual diagnosis.
Keep this leaflet with your medicine.
You may want to read it again.
WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS
USED FOR
The name of your medicine is Terry
White Chemists Amlodipine. It
contains the active ingredient
amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate).
It is used to:
•
lower high blood pressure
(hypertension).
There are usually no symptoms of
hypertension. The only way of
knowing that you have hypertension
is to have your blood pressure
checked on a regular basis. If high
blood pressure is not treated it can
lead to serious health problems.
•
treat angina.
Angina is a pain or uncomfortable
feeling in the chest, often spreading
to the arms or neck, and sometimes
to the shoulders and back. The pain
of angina is due to a shortage of
oxygen to the heart.
Amlodipine is not for the relief of a
sudden attack of angina. Your doctor
will give you other medication to
treat this.
Ask your doctor if you have any
questions about why this medicine
has been pres

Termékjellemzők

1
AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION
TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS AMLODIPINE (AMLODIPINE
BESILATE) TABLETS
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINE
Amlodipine besilate.
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Each tablet contains 2.5 mg, 5 mg or 10 mg of amlodipine (as besilate)
as the active ingredient.
EXCIPIENTS WITH KNOWN EFFECT
Lactose monohydrate
For the full list of excipients see section 6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS.
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
2.5 MG TABLETS:
White to off-white, round unscored tablets, Engraved APO on one side
and “AML” over “2.5”
on the other side.
5 MG TABLET:
White to off-white, round scored tablets. Engraved “AML” over
score “5” on one side, “APO”
on the other side.
10 MG TABLET:
White to off-white, round unscored tablets. Engraved APO on one side
and “AML” over “10”
on the other side.
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
HYPERTENSION
Amlodipine is indicated for the first line treatment of hypertension
and can be used as the
sole agent to control blood pressure in the majority of patients.
Patients not adequately
controlled on a single antihypertensive agent may benefit from the
addition of amlodipine,
which has been used in combination with a thiazide diuretic, beta
adrenoceptor blocking
agent or an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.
ANGINA
Amlodipine is indicated for the first line treatment of chronic stable
angina. amlodipine may
be used alone, as monotherapy or in combination with other antianginal
drugs.
2
4.2
DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Terry White Chemists Amlodipine tablets are intended for oral
administration.
DOSAGE
For hypertension or angina the usual initial dose is 2.5 to 5 mg once
daily which may be
increased to a maximum dose of 10 mg depending on the individual
patient's response.
Small, fragile or elderly individuals, or patients with hepatic
insufficiency should be started on
2.5
mg
once
daily
and
this
dose
may
be
used
when
adding
amlodipine
to
other
antihypertensive therapy.
Dosage should be adjusted according to each patient's need. In
general, tit