Amlopres 5 Mg

Amlopres 5 Mg

Amlopres 5 Mg acts as a calcium channel blocker that improves blood flow by dilating blood vessels. It is used to treat angina, high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. It is recommended in case of heart failure if other medications fail to work Amlopres 5 Mg is administered orally and its effects last for at least a day.

Drug = Amlodipine

Strength =5 Mg

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd

How To Take

Take Amlopres 5 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amlopres 5 Mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Amlopres 10 Mg

Amlopres 2.5 Mg

Amlopres 5 Mg

Amlopres L

Amlopres-AT

Amlopres AT 25

Amlopres AT 50

Side Effects

Fatigue

Ankle swelling

Sleepiness

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

Headache

Nausea

Dizziness

Palpitations

Edema (swelling)

Abdominal pain

Warning

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Avoid alcohol consumption. It should not be used in children less than 6 years old.

Uses

Amlopres 5 Mg should be taken orally as directed by a doctor, usually once per day. The tablets can be taken with or without food but should be taken with a full glass of water. Contact a doctor for the correct dosage as it will depend on the patient’s condition and their response to the treatment. Do not discontinue the medication even if you feel well as high blood pressure often has no visible symptoms.