Levamlodipine
Generic Name: levamlodipine
Brand Names:
Conjupri
11 DESCRIPTION The active ingredient levamlodipine maleate is the maleate salt of levamlodipine, the pharmacologically active isomer of amlodipine, a long-acting calcium channel blocker. Levamlodipine maleate is chemically described as (S)3-ethyl-5-methyl-2-(2-aminoethoxymethyl)-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-6-methyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate maleate, and its structural formula is: Levamlodipine maleate is an off-white to light yellow crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 524.95.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION The active ingredient levamlodipine maleate is the maleate salt of levamlodipine, the pharmacologically active isomer of amlodipine, a long-acting calcium channel blocker. Levamlodipine maleate is chemically described as (S)3-ethyl-5-methyl-2-(2-aminoethoxymethyl)-4-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-6-methyl-3,5-pyridinedicarboxylate maleate, and its structural formula is: Levamlodipine maleate is an off-white to light yellow crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 524.95.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CONJUPRI ® is calcium channel blocker and may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive and antianginal agents 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. 1.1 Hypertension CONJUPRI ® is indicated for the treatment of hypertension in adults and patients 6 years and older, 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 levamlodipine.
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Adult recommended starting dose: 2.5 mg once daily with maximum dose 5 mg once daily. ( 2.1 ) ○ Small, fragile, or elderly patients, or patients with hepatic insufficiency may be started on 1.25 mg once daily. ( 2.1 ) • Pediatric starting dose: 1.25 mg to 2.5 mg once daily. ( 2.2 ) Important Limitation : Doses in excess of 2.5 mg daily have not been studied in pediatric patients. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Adults The usual initial antihypertensive oral dose of levamlodipine is 2.5 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 5 mg once daily. Small, fragile, or elderly patients, or patients with hepatic insufficiency may be started on 1.25 mg once daily and this dose may be used when adding levamlodipine to other antihypertensive therapy.
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions to amlodipine is edema which occurred in a dose related manner. Other adverse experiences not dose related but reported with an incidence >1.0% are fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain and somnolence. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, call CSPC Ouyi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd at 1-877-436-7220 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Amlodipine has been evaluated for safety in more than 11,000 patients in U.S. and foreign clinical trials.
Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Do not exceed doses greater than 20 mg daily of simvastatin. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Impact of Other Drugs on Amlodipine CYP3A Inhibitors Co-administration with CYP3A inhibitors (moderate and strong) results in increased systemic exposure to amlodipine and may require dose reduction. Monitor for symptoms of hypotension and edema when amlodipine is co-administered with CYP3A inhibitors to determine the need for dose adjustment [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] CYP3A Inducers No information is available on the quantitative effects of CYP3A inducers on amlodipine. Blood pressure should be closely monitored when amlodipine is co-administered with CYP3A inducers.
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Symptomatic hypotension is possible, particularly in patients with severe aortic stenosis. However, acute hypotension is unlikely. ( 5.1 ) Worsening angina and acute myocardial infarction can develop after starting or increasing the dose of amlodipine, particularly in patients with severe obstructive coronary artery disease. ( 5.2 ) Titrate slowly in patients with severe hepatic impairment. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Hypotension Symptomatic hypotension is possible, particularly in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Because of the gradual onset of action, acute hypotension is unlikely. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Levamlodipine is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity to amlodipine. Known sensitivity to amlodipine. ( 4 )
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The limited available data based on post-marketing reports with amlodipine use in pregnant women are not sufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. There are risks to the mother and fetus associated with poorly controlled hypertension in pregnancy [see Clinical Considerations] .
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 2.5 mg Tablets Levamlodipine – 2.5 mg tablets are supplied as white to off-white, capsule shaped, flat-faced tablet with functional score on each side, engraved with “OE” on one side and “B47” on the other side and supplied as follows: NDC 24075-0411-3 Bottle of 30 tablets with child-resistant closure NDC 24075-0411-9 Bottle of 90 tablets with child-resistant c...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Levamlodipine used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CONJUPRI ® is calcium channel blocker and may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive and antianginal agents 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. 1.1 Hypertension CONJUPRI ® is indicated for the treatment of hypertension in adults and patients 6 years and older, 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 levamlodipine.
What are the side effects of Levamlodipine?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions to amlodipine is edema which occurred in a dose related manner. Other adverse experiences not dose related but reported with an incidence >1.0% are fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain and somnolence. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, call CSPC Ouyi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd at 1-877-436-7220 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Amlodipine has been evaluated for safety in more than 11,000 patients in U.S. and foreign clinical trials.
Can I take Levamlodipine during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The limited available data based on post-marketing reports with amlodipine use in pregnant women are not sufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. There are risks to the mother and fetus associated with poorly controlled hypertension in pregnancy [see Clinical Considerations] .
What are the important warnings for Levamlodipine?▼
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Symptomatic hypotension is possible, particularly in patients with severe aortic stenosis. However, acute hypotension is unlikely. ( 5.1 ) Worsening angina and acute myocardial infarction can develop after starting or increasing the dose of amlodipine, particularly in patients with severe obstructive coronary artery disease. ( 5.2 ) Titrate slowly in patients with severe hepatic impairment. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Hypotension Symptomatic hypotension is possible, particularly in patients with severe aortic stenosis. Because of the gradual onset of action, acute hypotension is unlikely. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Levamlodipine is contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity to amlodipine. Known sensitivity to amlodipine. ( 4 )
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