Levamdocal 1.25 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 120.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levamlodipine maleate |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as | Levamdocal 25 mg tabletLevamdocal 5 mg tablet |
Title and Categories
- Levamdocal
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Antihypertensive Agent
- Hypertension Treatment
- Blood Pressure Lowering
- Cardiovascular Event Risk Reduction
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Antagonist
- Oral Administration
- Pediatric Hypertension Treatment
- Elderly Patient Dosage
- Hepatic Insufficiency Dosage
- CYP3A Inhibitors Interaction
- CYP3A Inducers Interaction
- Simvastatin Interaction
- Immunosuppressants Interaction
- Grapefruit Avoidance
- Pregnancy Use Precautions
- Lactation Use Precautions
- Symptomatic Hypotension Precaution
- Increased Angina Precaution
- Myocardial Infarction Precaution
- Hepatic Failure Precaution
- Peripheral Vasodilation Overdose Effect
- Reflex Tachycardia Overdose Effect
- Calcium-channel Blocker Therapeutic Class
Dimensions and Volume
- Tmax of 6-12 hours
- Volume of Distribution of 21 L/kg
- Plasma Elimination Half-life of 56 hours
- Bioavailability of 64-90%
- Volume of distribution similar to Amlodipine
Dosage and Administration
- Usual initial dose of 2.5 mg once daily
- Maximum dose of 5 mg once daily
- Elderly and hepatic insufficiency initial dose of 1.25 mg once daily
- Pediatric patients dose of 1.25-2.5 mg once daily
- 7-14 days waiting period between titration steps
- Oral Route of Administration
Metabolism and Excretion
- 90% metabolized to inactive metabolites
- CYP3A4 mediated metabolism
- 60% eliminated in urine
- No O-demethylation
Common Side Effects
- Difficulty in breathing
- Dizziness
- Reflex Tachycardia
- Hypotension
- Abdominal Pain
- Edema
Rare Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Back pain
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Insufficient data for major birth defects risk assessment
- No observed adverse effects on breastfed infants
Storage Conditions
- Cool & Dry Storage
- Protection from Light & Moisture
- Keep out of reach of children