Patient information: uses, side effects, how to take - Conjupri
What is CONJUPRI ®?
CONJUPRI ® is a prescription medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older. CONJUPRI ® can be used by itself or with other high blood pressure medicines.
It is not known if CONJUPRI ® is safe and effective in children less than 6 years of age.
Do not take CONJUPRI ® if you are allergic to amlodipine or to any of the ingredients in CONJUPRI ®. See the end of this Patient Information for a complete list of ingredients in CONJUPRI ®.
Before taking CONJUPRI ®, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have heart problems
- have liver problems
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if CONJUPRI ® can harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant during treatment with CONJUPRI ®.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. CONJUPRI ® can pass into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with CONJUPRI ®.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
How should I take CONJUPRI ®?
- Take CONJUPRI ® exactly as your healthcare provider tell you to.
- Take CONJUPRI ® 1 time a day.
- If you take too much CONJUPRI ®, contact your local poison control center or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
What are the possible side effects of CONJUPRI ®?
CONJUPRI ® may cause serious side effects, including :
- Low blood pressure (hypotension). CONJUPRI ® may cause low blood pressure, especially in people that have a condition called severe aortic stenosis. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel faint or lightheaded.
- Worsening chest pain (angina) or heart attack. CONJUPRI ® may cause worsening chest pain or heart attack after starting or increasing your dose, especially in people with a condition called severe obstructive coronary artery disease. If that happens, call your healthcare provider right away or go directly to a hospital emergency room.
The most common side effects of CONJUPRI ® include:
- swelling of your legs or ankles
- tiredness
- nausea
- stomach pain
- sleepiness
- dizziness
- flushing (hot or warm feeling in your face)
- heart palpitations (very fast heartbeat)
These are not all of the possible side effects of CONJUPRI ®.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store CONJUPRI ®?
- Store CONJUPRI ® at 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
- Keep CONJUPRI ® out of the light.
Keep CONJUPRI ® and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of CONJUPRI ®.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use CONJUPRI ® for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give CONJUPRI ® to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about CONJUPRI ® that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in CONJUPRI ®?
Active ingredient: levamlodipine maleate
Inactive ingredients: betadex, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch
Manufactured by:
CSPC Ouyi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China, 052160
Distributed by:
WraSer Pharmaceuticals LLC
Ridgeland, MS 39157
CONJUPRI ® is a registered trademark of CSPC Ouyi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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