Medicine Description myodura 10 mg
Myodura tablets are a medication that belongs to the class of calcium channel blockers and is primarily used to treat high blood pressure and angina. It contains the active ingredient amlodipine, which helps relax blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow.
What are the ingredients of Myodura?
Myodura contains the following components:
- Active ingredient: Amlodipine, a selective calcium channel blocker that works by dilating blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.
- Inactive ingredients: Excipients that help form the tablet.
Indications for using Myodura
It is used to treat the following conditions:
- High blood pressure
- Stable and chronic angina
- Vasospastic (Prinzmetal's) angina
- Prevention of angina attacks
What are the dosages of Myodura?
The dosage is determined according to the condition and includes:
- Adults: 5 milligrams once daily, which may be increased to 10 milligrams daily depending on the patient's response
- Elderly and liver patients: Start with 2.5 milligrams daily and increase gradually
- Children aged 6 to 18 years: 2.5 milligrams daily, with a maximum of 5 milligrams per day
What are the side effects of Myodura?
It may cause the appearance of some symptoms, including:
- Swelling in the feet or ankles
- Headache and dizziness
- Facial flushing
- Heart palpitations
- General fatigue or nausea
- Stomach disturbances or abdominal pain
- Sexual weakness or sleep disturbances