Amlodipine (Auro) TM
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Active ingredients: amlodipine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: AMLOZIC amlodipine (as besilate) 5 mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Hypertension: Amlodipine is indicated for the first line treatment of hypertension and can be used as the sole agent to control blood pressure in the majority of patients. Patients not adequately controlled on a single antihypertensive agent may benefit from the addition of amlodipine, which has been used in combination with a thiazide diuretic, beta adrenoreceptor blocking agent or an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Angina: Amlodipine is indicated for the first line treatment of chronic stable angina. Amlodipine may be used alone, as monotherapy or in combination with other antianginal drugs.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White to off-white, flat, bevel edged, barrel shaped, uncoated tablets, debossed with "C" on one side and "58" on the other.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 Tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient amlodipine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
