Amlodipine is used alone or together with other medicines to treat angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled.
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It affects the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. As a result, Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: CCB 5MG TABLET should not be given to the people allergic to CCB 5MG TABLET, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women without the prescription of a doctor. Besides this, it is contraindicated in patients with aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). CCB 5MG TABLET can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking CCB 5MG TABLET and breastfeeding.
Medicine Interaction: CCB 5MG TABLET may interact with high blood pressure lowering pills (benazepril, metoprolol, ramipril, hydrochlorothiazide etc), drugs used to control lipid levels in the blood (atorvastatin, simvastatin etc), medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil), antibiotics (Clarinathromycin, erythromycin, rifampin), antifungal (itraconazole, ketoconazole), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir), anti-epilepsy medicines (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine, tacrolimus) and painkillers (ibuprofen, aspirin).
Drug Schedule: Schedule H Prescription Drug
Side Effects: Signs of an allergic reaction to Amlodipine: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
In rare cases, when you first start taking Amlodipine, your angina may get worse or you could have a heart attack. Seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as: chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, Nausea, sweating.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest,
worsening chest pain,
swelling in your feet or ankles,
severe drowsiness or
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.
Common Amlodipine side effects may include:
dizziness,
feeling tired,
stomach pain, Nausea or
flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
How to Store it: Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from light.
Over Dose: Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from light.
Precautions: Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from light.
Missed Dose: Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from light.
