Esodip 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levamlodipine maleate |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as | Esodip 125 mg tabletEsodip 25 mg tablet |
Title
- Esodip Calcium Channel Blocker
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
- Healthcare
Description
- Levamlodipine to lower blood pressure
- Treatment of hypertension
- Reducing the risk of cardiovascular events
Color options
- White
Dimensions
- Standard size tablet
Functions
- Lowering blood pressure
- Treatment of hypertension
- Calcium ion antagonist
- Inhibits transmembrane influx of calcium ions
- Vasodilation
- Antihypertensive agent
Materials
- Active ingredient: Levamlodipine
- Inactive ingredients: Excipients
Technical specifications
- Tmax of 6-12 hours
- Bioavailability of 64-90%
- Volume of distribution similar to amlodipine
- Metabolism primarily mediated by CYP3A4
- Elimination in urine
Design elements
- Tablet form
- Oral administration
Usability features
- Suitable for adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older
- Dosing can be adjusted based on patient's hepatic function
Dosage
- Oral route of administration
- Initial dose of 2.5 mg once daily
- Maximum dose of 5 mg once daily
- Special dosing for elderly patients and those with hepatic insufficiency
- Effective dose for children and adolescents
Interaction
- Impact of CYP3A inhibitors on amlodipine
- Effects of amlodipine on other drugs like simvastatin and immunosuppressants
- Administration with or without food
- Avoiding certain food products
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with 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 on use during pregnancy
- No adverse effects on breastfed infants
Precautions warnings
- Possible symptomatic hypotension
- Worsening angina and acute myocardial infarction risk
- Titration for patients with hepatic failure
Overdose effects
- Excessive peripheral vasodilation
- Marked hypotension
- Reflex tachycardia
Therapeutic class
- Calcium-channel blockers
Storage conditions
- Cool & dry storage
- Protection from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children