¿Qué es Levamlodipine Maleate?

El Maleato de Levamlodipina es el S-enantiómero de la amlodipina, un bloqueador de canales de calcio comúnmente utilizado que se dirige principalmente a los canales de calcio tipo L en el sistema cardiovascular. Es eficaz para reducir la presión arterial y tratar la angina al dilatar los vasos sanguíneos, lo que reduce la carga de trabajo sobre el corazón. El Maleato de Levamlodipina ofrece un perfil de seguridad favorable y una acción prolongada, lo que lo hace adecuado para dosis diarias únicas en el manejo de la hipertensión.

Side Effects

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• New or worsening chest pain
• Swelling in your hands, ankles, or legs

Warnings

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
• Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
• This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, or heart or blood vessel disease (including coronary artery disease, aortic stenosis).