Wilomax Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amlodipine besilate

Indications/Uses

Management of HTN & prophylaxis of angina pectoris.

Dosage/Direction for Use

HTN Initially 5 mg once daily. Max: 10 mg once daily. Small, fragile, elderly or patient w/ hepatic insufficiency Initially 2.5 mg once daily. Chronic stable or vasospastic angina 5-10 mg, w/ lower doses on elderly & patients w/ hepatic insufficiency.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Cardiogenic shock, unstable angina & significant aortic stenosis.

Special Precautions

Hypotension, poor cardiac reserve, heart failure, history of MI, acute unstable angina, severe aortic stenosis, ischemic pain. Hepatic impairment. Not intended to treat an anginal attack in chronic stable angina. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

GI, sleep, urinary, visual & taste disturbances. Abdominal pain, nausea, palpitations, flushing, edema, headache, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, hypotension, syncope, chest pain, dyspnea, mood changes, tremor, paresthesia, impotence, gynecomastia, wt change, myalgia, pruritus, rashes including erythema multiforme, alopecia, purpura, pancreatitis, hepatitis, jaundice, cholestasis, gingival hyperplasia, MI, arrhythmia, vasculitis, hyperglycemia, thrombocytopenia, angioedema, urticaria.

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Drug Interactions

β-blockers, antidiabetics.

MIMS Class

Calcium Antagonists / Anti-Anginal Drugs

ATC Classification

C08CA01 - amlodipine ; Belongs to the class of dihydropyridine derivative selective calcium-channel blockers with mainly vascular effects. Used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Wilomax tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P11.2/tab)

Form

Wilomax tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P8.5/tab)

Wilomax

amlodipine

Manufacturer:

Willore Pharma

Distributor:

Willore Pharma