Amlodipine (Ran) TM
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Active ingredients: amlodipine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: AMLODIPINE RAN amlodipine (as besilate) 10 mg tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
HYPERTENSION: First line treatment of hypertension. It 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 RAN, which has been used in combination with a thiazide diuretic, beta-adrenoceptor blocking agent, or an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. ANGINA: First line treatment of chronic stable angina. AMLODIPINE RAN may be used alone, as monotherapy, or in combination with other anti-anginal drugs.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- White to off white, capsule shaped tablets, debossed with 'A' and '14' on either side of breakline on one side and breakline on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 tablets per pack 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
