Amlodipine is a calcium ion influx inhibitor (slow channel blocker or calcium ion antagonist) and inhibits the transmembrane influx of calcium ions into cardiac and vascular smooth muscle.
Prescription: Yes
Medicine Interaction: If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Winpres AtTablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Winpres AtTablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Alcohol
Aspirin
CYP3A4 inhibitors
Cholestyramine
Colestipol
Corticosteroids
Cyclosporine
Digitalis Glycosides
Ibuprofen
Itraconazole
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 (Winpres MT 50MG/5MG TABLET) side effects may include:
dizziness,
feeling tired,
stomach pain, Nausea or
flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
How to Store it: Store below 30 c, protected from light and moisture.
Over Dose: Store below 30 c, protected from light and moisture.
Precautions: Store below 30 c, protected from light and moisture.
Missed Dose: Store below 30 c, protected from light and moisture.
