AFITEN

Therapeutic Class

Antihypertensive

Chemical Composition

• The active substance is amlodipine. Each tablet contains 5 mg or 10 mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate).
• The other ingredients are Cellulose, microcrystalline; Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate, Anhydrous; Sodium starch glycolate (Type A) And magnesium stearate.

Packaging

3 x 10's/ Box

Dosage & Administration

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Adults The recommended dose is 5 mg daily. If necessary, the dose can be raised to 10 mg once daily after 2- 4 weeks. Elderly The dose must be adjusted. Follow the doctor's instructions. Any increase in dose requires caution. Impaired liver function The dose must be reduced. Follow the doctor's instructions. The tablet should be taken with a glass of water. Dividing the 10 mg tablets: Hold the tablet with both hands, with the score away from the thumb. Press gently to divide the tablet in two.

Warning & Precautions

Talk to your doctor before taking [Product name] if you: • Have poor heart function (e.g. heart failure). • Have impaired liver function. • Are undergoing dialysis. • Are elderly and increase of the dosage is needed.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: Very rare (may affect up to I in 10,000 people): • Serious skin reactions, e.g. inflammation and ulceration of the skin, and swelling of the face, larynx, arms, legs and breathing problems (angio-oedema). • Chest pain or an assumed heart attack. • Yellowing of the eye whites or skin jaundice). • Unexplained fever, flu-like symptoms such as sore throat. These may be signs of a decreased white blood cell count (leucopenia). • Increased tendency to develop bruises or nasal bleeding. These may be signs of decreased blood platelets (thrombocytopenia). If any of these side effects appears you must see the doctor immediately.

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