Levamolin 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (2 x 14: ৳ 252.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 126.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levamlodipine maleate |
| Company | Pharmasia limited |
| Also available as | Levamolin 25 mg tablet |
Title
- Levamolin (Levamlodipine) Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Health & Wellness
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
- Levamolin (Levamlodipine) Tablet is a calcium channel blocker indicated for the treatment of hypertension in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older, to lower blood pressure. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. Levamlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist that inhibits the transmembrane influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle. It is available in oral tablet form and should be taken orally. The usual initial antihypertensive oral dose is 2.5 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 5 mg once daily. Dosage needs to be adjusted according to blood pressure goals, with a waiting period between titration steps. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity to amlodipine. Common side effects may include difficulty in breathing, dizziness, reflex tachycardia, hypotension, abdominal pain, and edema.
Dimensions
- Tablet form
Color Options
- White
Functions
- Treatment of hypertension
- Lowering blood pressure
- Reducing risk of cardiovascular events
Materials
- Active ingredient: Levamlodipine
Technical Specifications
- Oral administration
- Bioavailability of 64-90%
- Tmax of 6-12 hours
- Volume of distribution similar to amlodipine (21 L/kg)
- Metabolized to inactive metabolites
Dosage & Administration
- Route of administration: Oral
- Usual initial oral dose: 2.5 mg once daily
- Maximum dose: 5 mg once daily
- Dosage adjustment based on blood pressure goals
- Different initial dose for elderly patients or those with hepatic insufficiency
- Effective dose for pediatric patients ages 6-17 years: 1.25 mg to 2.5 mg once daily
Interaction
- Effect of CYP3A inhibitors on amlodipine
- Effect of amlodipine on simvastatin and immunosuppressants
- Can be taken with or without food
- Avoid grapefruit products and natural licorice
Contraindications
- Known sensitivity to amlodipine
Side Effects
- Common: Difficulty in breathing, Dizziness, Reflex Tachycardia, Hypotension, Abdominal Pain, Edema
- Rare: Diarrhea, Back pain, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited data available for use in pregnant women
- No adverse effects on the breastfed infant observed
Precautions & Warnings
- Possible symptomatic hypotension
- Worsening angina and acute myocardial infarction risk
- Slow titration in patients with severe hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Excessive peripheral vasodilation
- Marked hypotension
- Possibly reflex tachycardia
Therapeutic Class
- Calcium-channel blockers
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool & dry place
- Protect from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children