Katerzia
Katerzia is a ready-to-use oral suspension formulation of amlodipine, a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow to the heart.
Dosage by Body Weight
For pediatric patients aged 6 to 17 years with hypertension, the typical dose is 2.5 mg to 5 mg orally once daily. For adults, the starting dose for hypertension is 5 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 10 mg once daily. Dosage should be adjusted based on clinical response.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Safety and efficacy not established
- Frequency
- Not recommended
- Tracking Notes
- Pediatric safety and effectiveness of amlodipine in patients under 6 years of age have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Safety and efficacy not established
- Frequency
- Not recommended
- Tracking Notes
- Avoid use unless specifically prescribed and monitored by a specialist.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Safety and efficacy not established
- Frequency
- Not recommended
- Tracking Notes
- Avoid use unless specifically prescribed and monitored by a specialist.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Safety and efficacy not established
- Frequency
- Not recommended
- Tracking Notes
- Avoid use unless the patient is at least 6 years of age and directed by a physician.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 2.5 mg once daily (if aged 6 or older)
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Dosing for children 6 years of age and older is typically 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily. Use with caution.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Safety and efficacy not established | Not recommended | Pediatric safety and effectiveness of amlodipine in patients under 6 years of age have not been established. |
| 5-7 kg | Safety and efficacy not established | Not recommended | Avoid use unless specifically prescribed and monitored by a specialist. |
| 8-10 kg | Safety and efficacy not established | Not recommended | Avoid use unless specifically prescribed and monitored by a specialist. |
| 11-15 kg | Safety and efficacy not established | Not recommended | Avoid use unless the patient is at least 6 years of age and directed by a physician. |
| 16-20 kg | 2.5 mg once daily (if aged 6 or older) | Once daily | Dosing for children 6 years of age and older is typically 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily. Use with caution. |
Formulation
Purpose
Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. It is also used to treat coronary artery disease, including chronic stable angina, vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal's or variant angina), and angiographically documented coronary artery disease in patients without heart failure.
Generic Name
Amlodipine benzoateScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.