A calibrated measuring device is recommended to measure and deliver the prescribed dose accurately. A household teaspoon or tablespoon is not an adequate measuring device. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for assistance in selecting a measuring device. Shake well before using.
Do not use KATERZIA if you are allergic to amlodipine.
What is the most important information I should know about KATERZIA?
KATERZIA may cause serious side effects, including:
Before taking KATERZIA, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Tell your doctor if you are taking simvastatin, cyclosporine, or tacrolimus. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
The most common side effect of KATERZIA is swelling (edema), which occurs in a dose-related manner. Other adverse experiences not dose-related but reported with an incidence >1.0 % are tiredness, nausea, abdominal pain, and sleepiness.
Store KATERZIA at refrigerated temperature (2°C to 8°C/36°F to 46°F). Avoid freezing and excessive heat. Protect from light.
KATERZIA is a calcium channel blocker and may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive and antianginal agents for the treatment of: