{"id":5355,"date":"2020-12-16T10:14:40","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T10:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5355"},"modified":"2023-03-03T06:53:35","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T06:53:35","slug":"amlodipine-accord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/amlodipine-accord\/","title":{"rendered":"Amlodipine Accord &#8211; Amlodipine Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Amlodipine Accord 5 mg and 10 mg&nbsp;tablets&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Are Amlodipine Accord And Amlodipine Accord Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amlodipine Accord contains the active substance amlodipine, which belongs to a group of medicines called calcium channel blockers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amlodipine Accord treats high blood pressure ( hypertension ) or a type of chest pain called angina.\u00a0A rare form of this is Prinzmetal&#8217;s angina or variant angina.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In patients with high\u00a0blood pressure, the drug reduces the resistance in the blood vessels so that the blood can pass more quickly.\u00a0In patients with angina, Amlodipine Accord works by increasing blood flow to the heart muscle, which then receives more oxygen.\u00a0That way, chest pain is prevented.\u00a0This medicine does not provide immediate relief from chest pain in angina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amlodipine contained in the Amlodipine Accord may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do You Need To Know Before You Take Amlodipine Accord?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Amlodipine Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to amlodipine, any other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6), or to any other calcium channel blocker, symptoms may include\u00a0itching, redness of the skin, or difficulty breathing.<\/li><li>If you have very low\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0(\u00a0hypotension\u00a0).<\/li><li>If you have a narrowing of the aortic valve (aortic stenosis) or\u00a0cardiogenic\u00a0shock\u00a0(a condition that means that the heart cannot supply the body with sufficient amounts of blood).<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0heart failure\u00a0after a heart attack.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amlodipine Accord.&nbsp;Tell your doctor if you have or have had any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recent heart attack<\/li><li>Heart failure<\/li><li>Very high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(hypertensive crisis)<\/li><li>Liver disease<\/li><li>If you are older and your\u00a0dose\u00a0needs to be increased<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children And Young People:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amlodipine Accord has not been studied in children under 6 years of age.\u00a0Amlodipine Accord should only be used to treat\u00a0hypertension\u00a0in children and adolescents between 6 and 17 (see section 3). For more information, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Amlodipine Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take other medicines. Amlodipine Accord may affect or be affected by other medicines, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ketoconazole, itraconazole (\u00a0antifungal\u00a0)<\/li><li>Ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir (so-called\u00a0protease inhibitors\u00a0used to treat\u00a0HIV\u00a0)<\/li><li>Rifampicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin (antibiotic)<\/li><li>Hypericum perforatum (\u00a0St. John&#8217;s wort\u00a0)<\/li><li>Verapamil,\u00a0diltiazem\u00a0(heart medicine)<\/li><li>Dantrolene (\u00a0infusion\u00a0for severe body temperature disturbances).<\/li><li>Tacrolimus, sirolimus, temsirolimus, and everolimus (medicines used to change the way the immune system works)\u00a0<\/li><li>Simvastatin\u00a0(a cholesterol-lowering drug)<\/li><li>Ciclosporin (medicines that suppress the immune system)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Amlodipine Accord may lower your\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0further if you already take other medicines for high\u00a0blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amlodipine Accord With Food And Drink:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking Amlodipine Accord, do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice.\u00a0Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can increase the amount of the active substance amlodipine in the blood, which can lead to an unpredictable increase in the blood pressure-lowering effect of Amlodipine Accord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The safety of amlodipine during pregnancy has not been established.&nbsp;If you think you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor before taking Amlodipine Accord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Breast-feeding<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amlodipine passes into breast milk in small amounts.\u00a0If you are breastfeeding or about to start breastfeeding, you must tell your doctor before taking Amlodipine Accord. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amlodipine Accord may affect your ability to drive or use machines.\u00a0Do not drive or use machines if you feel unwell, dizzy, tired, or have headaches from the tablets.\u00a0Contact your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take Amlodipine Accord?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>The recommended starting\u00a0dose\u00a0is 5 mg Amlodipine Accord once daily.\u00a0Dose\u00a0one can be increased to 10 mg Amlodipine Accord tablets once daily.<\/li><li>This medicine can be taken before or after food or drink.\u00a0You should take this medicine simultaneously each day with a glass of water.\u00a0Do not take Amlodipine Accord with grapefruit juice.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use For Children And Adolescents:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended starting dose for children and adolescents (6\u201117 years) is 2.5 mg daily.\u00a0The maximum recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 5 mg daily.\u00a0Amlodipine 2.5 mg is currently unavailable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2.5 mg\u00a0dose\u00a0can not be obtained with Amlodipine Accord 5 mg as these tablets are not manufactured, so they can be divided into two equal parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must take the tablets at all times.\u00a0Do not wait until the tablets run out before going to the doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Take More Amlodipine Accord Than You Should:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take too many tablets,\u00a0your blood pressure\u00a0may be low or even dangerously low.\u00a0You may feel dizzy, unsteady, faint, or weak.\u00a0If the\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0drops low enough, you can experience\u00a0shock. The skin then feels <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">cold<\/a> and moist, and you can become unconscious.\u00a0Seek immediate care if you have taken too much Amlodipine Accord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Amlodipine Accord:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not worry.\u00a0If you forget to take a tablet, ignore that\u00a0dose.\u00a0Take the next\u00a0dose at the right time.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Taking Amlodipine Accord:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will tell you how long to take this medicine.\u00a0Your illness may return if you stop taking this medicine earlier. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any further questions about using this product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Amlodipine Accord Side Effects:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines,\u00a0although not everybody gets them. See\u00a0your doctor\u00a0<strong>immediately<\/strong>\u00a0if you get any of the following\u00a0side effects\u00a0after taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sudden wheezing<\/li><li>Chest pain<\/li><li>Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing<\/li><li>Swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips<\/li><li>Swelling of the tongue and throat that makes it very difficult to breathe<\/li><li>Severe skin reactions such as: <ul><li>Severe rash<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Redness\u00a0all over the body<\/li><li>Severe\u00a0itching<\/li><li>Blistering <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>skin flaking and swelling, inflamed mucous membranes (\u00a0Stevens-Johnson syndrome,\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis\u00a0), or other allergic reactions<\/li><li>Heart attack<ul><li>Abnormal heart rate (\u00a0pulse\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Inflammation of the pancreas can cause severe abdominal and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/back-hurts\/\">back pain<\/a> and a strong feeling of illness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following\u00a0<strong>very\u00a0common\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong>\u00a0reported.\u00a0If any of these cause you problems or if they\u00a0<strong>last for more than a week<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>consult your doctor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Edema\u00a0(swelling due to fluid)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following\u00a0<strong>common\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong>\u00a0reported.\u00a0If any of these cause you problems or if they\u00a0<strong>last for more than a week<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>consult your doctor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Drowsiness (especially at the beginning of treatment)<\/li><li>Palpitations (you feel the heartbeat)<\/li><li>Hot flashes<\/li><li>Abdominal pain<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Altered bowel habits<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Constipation<\/li><li>Digestive problems<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Weakness<\/li><li>Visual disturbances<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/distinction-and-double-vision-in-adults\/\">Double vision<\/a><\/li><li>Muscle cramps<\/li><li>Swollen ankles<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other\u00a0side effects\u00a0reported are listed below.\u00a0If any side effects\u00a0get serious or you notice any\u00a0side effects\u00a0not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mood swings, anxiety, depression, insomnia<\/li><li>Tremors, taste change<\/li><li>Fainting<\/li><li>Numbness or tingling in the arms and legs, inability to feel pain<\/li><li>Earrings<\/li><li>Low\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>Sneezing \/ runny nose due to\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the nasal mucosa (\u00a0rhinitis\u00a0)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cough-in-children\/\">Cough<\/a><\/li><li>Dry mouth, vomiting<\/li><li>Air loss, increased sweating, itchy skin, red spots on the skin, skin discoloration<\/li><li>Urination problems, increased need to urinate at night, increased urination frequency<\/li><li>Impotence, discomfort from or enlarged breasts in men<\/li><li>Pain, feeling sick<\/li><li>Joint or muscle pain, back pain<\/li><li>Weight gain or weight loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Confusion<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Decreased number of\u00a0white blood cells and decreased number of\u00a0platelets\u00a0can lead to bruising or bleeding easily<\/li><li>Elevated <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diabetes-type-1\/\">blood sugar<\/a> (hyperglycemia)<\/li><li>A nerve disorder that can cause muscular weakness, tingling, or numbness<\/li><li>Swollen gums<\/li><li>Swollen abdomen (\u00a0gastritis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Abnormal liver function,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the liver (\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0), yellowing of the skin (jaundice), elevated liver enzymes that may affect specific medical tests<\/li><li>Increased\u00a0muscle tone\u00a0(muscle tension)<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the blood vessels, often with a rash<\/li><li>Photosensitivity<\/li><li>Diseases that combine\u00a0rigidity,\u00a0tremor, and movement disorders<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you get any side effects.\u00a0This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.\u00a0You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,\u00a0www.lakemedelsverket.se.\u00a0By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Amlodipine Accord?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date, stated on the carton and blister after \u201cEXP .:\/EXP.\u201d<\/li><li>The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>No special storage instructions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Amlodipine accord 5 mg\u00a0tablets:<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is amlodipine.\u00a0Each tablet contains 5 mg of amlodipine (as belated).<\/li><li>The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate, disodium hydrogen citrate, crospovidone, and croscarmellose sodium.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Amlodipine accord 10 mg\u00a0tablets:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is amlodipine.\u00a0Each tablet contains 10 mg of amlodipine (as besylate).<\/li><li>The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate, disodium hydrogen citrate, crospovidone, and croscarmellose sodium.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does The Medicine Look Like And The Contents Of The Pack?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Amlodipine accord 5 mg\u00a0tablets:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White, about 6.6 mm round, biconvex tablets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Amlodipine accord 10 mg\u00a0tablets:<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White, about 8.5 mm round, biconvex tablets<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pack sizes<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Blister<\/strong>:<ul><li>5 mg: 10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 60, 90, 98, and 100 tablets<\/li><li>10 mg: 10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 60, 90, 98, and 100 tablets<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Plastic jar:<\/strong><ul><li>250, 500, and 1000 tablets (only for hospital or dose dispensing)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accord Healthcare BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winthontlaan 200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3526 kV Utrecht<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accord Healthcare Polska Sp.z oo,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ul.&nbsp;Lutomierska 50,95-200 Pabianice, Poland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amlodipine\u00a0is used to treat excessive blood pressure and angina (chest pain). 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