Description:
This is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (heart-related chest pain). It helps to lower high blood pressure, thus reducing the chances of future heart attack and stroke. This medicine should be used along with a proper diet, salt restriction, and regular exercise for best results. It should be taken regularly at a fixed time every day. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly. You may experience mild dizziness initially while taking this medicine, which improves with time. Swelling of the ankle may occur in some patients as a side effect
Uses / Indications:
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Interactions / Warnings:
warnings Alcohol CAUTION It is unsafe to consume alcohol with It. warnings Pregnancy WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS It may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation It is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. warnings Driving Do not drive unless you are feeling well. It may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive. warnings Kidney SAFE It is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of It is recommended. warnings Liver CAUTION It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of It may be needed. Please consult your doctor. It is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
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
How to use:
To be used as directed by physician
How it works:
Amlodipine 5 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. In heart-related chest pain (angina), the enhanced blood flow in the body relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain.
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