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AMLODIPINE BESYLATE 5MG TAB 90CT

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67877-0198-90 ASCEND LABORATORIES 90 5MG TABLET
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Description
Description Section Amlodipine besylate is the besylate salt of amlodipine, a long-acting calcium channel blocker. Amlodipine besylate is chemically described as 3-Ethyl-5-methyl(±)-2- [(2-aminoethoxy)methyl]-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-6- methyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate, monobenzenesulphonate. Its molecular formula is C 20 H 25 ClN 2 O 5 •C 6 H 6 O 3 S, and its structural formula is: Amlodipine besylate is a white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 567.1. It is slightly soluble in water and sparingly soluble in ethanol. Amlodipine besylate tablets, USP are formulated as white tablets equivalent to 2.5, 5, and 10 mg of amlodipine for oral administration. In addition to the active ingredient, amlodipine besylate, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, sodium starch glycolate, colloidal silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. MM1
How Supplied
How Supplied Section Amlodipine besylate tablets, USP 2.5 mg (amlodipine besylate equivalent to 2.5 mg of amlodipine per tablet) are supplied as white to off white, round, flat-faced, beveled edge tablets ‘211’ debossed on one side and plain on the other side and supplied as follows: NDC 67877-197-90 Bottle of 90 NDC 67877-197-05 Bottle of 500 NDC 67877-197-10 Bottle of 1000 Amlodipine besylate tablets, USP 5 mg (amlodipine besylate equivalent to 5 mg of amlodipine per tablet) are white to off white, round, flat-faced, beveled edge tablets ‘210’ debossed on one side and plain on the other side and supplied as follows: NDC 67877-198-90 Bottle of 90 NDC 67877-198-05 Bottle of 500 NDC 67877-198-10 Bottle of 1000 Amlodipine besylate tablets, USP 10 mg (amlodipine besylate equivalent to 10 mg of amlodipine per tablet) are white to off white, round, flat-faced, beveled edge tablets ‘209’ debossed on one side and plain on the other side and supplied as follows: NDC 67877-199-90 Bottle of 90 NDC 67877-199-05 Bottle of 500 NDC 67877-199-10 Bottle of 1000 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) (see USP Controlled Room Temperature), and dispense in tight, light resistant container (USP). Manufactured in India by: ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD. H.O.: ALKEM HOUSE, Senapati Bapat marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013. Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Montvale, NJ 07645 Revised Date: January 2013
Indications & Usage
Indications & Usage Section Amlodipine besylate tablets,USP is a calcium channel blocker and may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive and antianginal agents for the treatment of: •Hypertension ( 1.1 ) Amlodipine besylate tablets,USP is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. • Coronary Artery Disease ( 1.2 ) Chronic Stable Angina Vasospastic Angina (Prinzmetal’s or Variant Angina) Angiographically Documented Coronary Artery Disease in patients without heart failure or an ejection fraction < 40% Amlodipine besylate tablets,USP is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic classes including Amlodipine besylate tablets,USP . Control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management, including, as appropriate, lipid control, diabetes management, antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake. Many patients will require more than one drug to achieve blood pressure goals. For specific advice on goals and management, see published guidelines, such as those of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program’s Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC). Numerous antihypertensive drugs, from a variety of pharmacologic classes and with different mechanisms of action, have been shown in randomized controlled trials to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and it can be concluded that it is blood pressure reduction, and not some other pharmacologic property of the drugs, that is largely responsible for those benefits. The largest and most consistent cardiovascular outcome benefit has been a reduction in the risk of stroke, but reductions in myocardial infarction and cardiovascular mortality also have been seen regularly. Elevated systolic or diastolic pressure causes increased cardiovascular risk, and the absolute risk increase per mmHg is greater at higher blood pressures, so that even modest reductions of severe hypertension can provide substantial benefit. Relative risk reduction from blood pressure reduction is similar across populations with varying absolute risk, so the absolute benefit is greater in patients who are at higher risk independent of their hypertension (for example, patients with diabetes or hyperlipidemia), and such patients would be expected to benefit from more aggressive treatment to a lower blood pressure goal. Some antihypertensive drugs have smaller blood pressure effects (as monotherapy) in black patients, and many antihypertensive drugs have additional approved indications and effects (e.g., on angina, heart failure, or diabetic kidney disease). These considerations may guide selection of therapy. Amlodipine besylate tablets,USP may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. Chronic Stable Angina Amlodipine besylate tablets,USP is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of chronic stable angina. Amlodipine besylate tablets,USP may be used alone or in combination with other antianginal agents. Vasospastic Angina (Prinzmetal’s or Variant Angina) Amlodipine besylate tablets,USP is indicated for the treatment of confirmed or suspected vasospastic angina. Amlodipine besylate tablets,USP may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other antianginal agents. Angiographically Documented CAD In patients with recently documented CAD by angiography and without heart failure or an ejection fraction <40%, Amlodipine besylate tablets,USP is indicated to reduce the risk of hospitalization for angina and to reduce the risk of a coronary revascularization procedure.
Dosage and Administration
Dosage & Administration Section Adult recommended starting dose: 5 mg once daily with maximum dose 10 mg once daily. ( 2.1 ) Small, fragile, or elderly patients, or patients with hepatic insufficiency may be started on 2.5 mg once daily. ( 2.1 ) Pediatric starting dose: 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily. ( 2.2 ) Important Limitation: Doses in excess of 5 mg daily have not been studied in pediatric patients. ( 2.2 ) The usual initial antihypertensive oral dose of Amlodipine besylate tablets,USP is 5 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 10 mg once daily. Small, fragile, or elderly patients, or patients with hepatic insufficiency may be started on 2.5 mg once daily and this dose may be used when adding Amlodipine besylate tablets,USP to other antihypertensive therapy. Adjust dosage according to blood pressure goals. In general, wait 7 to 14 days between titration steps. Titrate more rapidly, however, if clinically warranted, provided the patient is assessed frequently. Angina: The recommended dose for chronic stable or vasospastic angina is 5 to 10 mg, with the lower dose suggested in the elderly and in patients with hepatic insufficiency. Most patients will require 10 mg for adequate effect. Coronary artery disease: The recommended dose range for patients with coronary artery disease is 5 to 10 mg once daily. In clinical studies, the majority of patients required 10 mg [see Clinical Studies (14.4) ] . The effective antihypertensive oral dose in pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years is 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily. Doses in excess of 5 mg daily have not been studied in pediatric patients [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.4) , Clinical Studies (14.1) ] .