Levamlodipine

Generic name: Levamlodipine
Brand names: Conjupri
Drug class: Calcium channel blocking agents

Usage of Levamlodipine

Levamlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Levamlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children at least 6 years old. Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Levamlodipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Levamlodipine side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

In rare cases, when you first start taking levamlodipine, your angina may get worse or you could have a heart attack. Seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as: chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating.

Levamlodipine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

worsening chest pain; or

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

Common side effects of levamlodipine may include:

fast heartbeats;

swelling in your feet or ankles;

dizziness, drowsiness;

feeling tired;

stomach pain, nausea; or

flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Levamlodipine

You should not take levamlodipine if you are allergic to levamlodipine or amlodipine.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

liver disease; or

a heart valve problem called aortic stenosis.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether levamlodipine will harm an unborn baby. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications such as diabetes or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of treating hypertension may outweigh any risks to the baby.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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How to use Levamlodipine

Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension:

Usual dose: 2.5 mg orally once dailyMaximum dose: 5 mg orally once dailyComments:-Adjust dose according to blood pressure goals.-Wait 7 to 14 days between dose adjustments; if needed, may titrate more rapidly if patient is assessed frequently.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Hypertension:

6 to 17 years old: 1.25 to 2.5 mg orally once dailyComments:-Doses over 2.5 mg per day have not been studied in pediatric patients.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Levamlodipine

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

Other drugs may affect levamlodipine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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