Description
• রেজিস্টার্ড চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ মোতাবেক ঔষধ সেবন করুন
🔸 Indications:
Minium 5 mg is indicated for:
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Hypertension (high blood pressure)
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Stable and variant angina pectoris (chest pain)
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Coronary artery disease
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May be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents
🔸 Pharmacology:
Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It inhibits calcium ion influx across cell membranes in vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle, causing vasodilation and reduction in blood pressure and myocardial oxygen demand.
🔸 Dosage:
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Adults: Initial dose 5 mg once daily
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Maximum dose: 10 mg once daily
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Adjust dose based on patient response
🔸 Administration:
Take orally, with or without food, at the same time each day.
🔸 Interaction:
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Additive effect with other antihypertensive agents
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Use cautiously with CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin)
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Grapefruit juice may increase plasma levels
🔸 Contraindications:
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Hypersensitivity to Amlodipine
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Cardiogenic shock
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Severe hypotension
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Unstable angina (acute phase)
🔸 Side Effects:
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Headache
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Peripheral edema (leg/ankle swelling)
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Dizziness
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Fatigue
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Flushing
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Palpitations (occasionally)
🔸 Pregnancy & Lactation:
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Use only if clearly needed and prescribed
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Use with caution during breastfeeding
🔸 Precautions & Warnings:
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Monitor blood pressure regularly
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Use cautiously in patients with liver impairment or heart failure
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Avoid abrupt discontinuation
🔸 Therapeutic Class:
Calcium Channel Blocker (Dihydropyridine)
🔸 Storage Conditions:
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Store below 25°C
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Protect from heat, light, and moisture
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Keep out of reach of children
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