Regcor tablets are a medication that belongs to the class of calcium channel blockers and contains the active ingredient amlodipine. It is used to help lower high blood pressure and improve blood flow in the arteries.
What are the ingredients of Regcor?
Regcor contains the following active ingredient:
- Amlodipine, a dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker that works by dilating blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.
- Inactive ingredients that help form the tablet.
What are the uses of Regcor?
It is used to treat the following conditions:
- Essential or chronic high blood pressure
- Stable or chronic angina
- Vasospastic (Prinzmetal's) angina
What are the dosages of Regcor?
The dosage is determined according to the condition and includes:
- Adults: 5 milligrams once daily, gradually increased up to 10 milligrams daily based on patient response
- Elderly or patients with liver impairment: Start with 2.5 milligrams daily and increase cautiously
- Children aged 6 to 17 years: 2.5 to 5 milligrams daily
- Not recommended for children under 6 years of age
What are the side effects of Regcor?
It may cause some symptoms, including:
- Swelling in the limbs, especially the feet
- Headache and dizziness
- Facial flushing
- Abdominal pain or nausea
- General fatigue or muscle weakness
- Irregular heartbeat
- In rare cases: gum bleeding, vision or hearing problems, pancreatitis