AMLOPRES 5mg Tablet 30's
Amlodipine 5 mg
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET
AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET is used to manage high blood pressure (hypertension) or a certain type of chest pain called angina, a rare form of which is Prinzmetal’s or variant angina. It contains Amlodipine which belongs to the group of Anti-hypertensives. In patients with high blood pressure AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET works by relaxing blood vessels, so that blood passes through them more easily. In patients with angina AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET works by improving blood supply to the heart muscle which then receives more oxygen and as a result chest pain is managed. This medicine does not provide immediate relief of chest pain from angina.
AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET is not recommended if you have narrowing of the aortic heart valve (aortic stenosis) or cardiogenic shock or suffer from heart failure after a heart attack. It should be used with caution if you have recent heart attack or heart failure, severe increase in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis) or any liver disease.
The safety of AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET in pregnancy or breastfeeding has not been established. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET has not been studied in children under the age of 6 years. It should only be used for hypertension in children and adolescents from 6 years to 17 years of age. AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years of age. The most common side effects of taking AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET are dizziness, headache, nausea, edema (fluid retention). Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.
USES OF AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET
It is used to manage:
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- certain type of chest pain called angina
- prinzmetal’s or variant angina
HOW AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET WORKS
AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET contains Amlodipine. In patients with high blood pressure AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET works by relaxing blood vessels, so that blood passes through them more easily. In patients with angina AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET works by improving blood supply to the heart muscle which then receives more oxygen and as a result chest pain is managed. This medicine does not provide immediate relief of chest pain from angina.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET
COMMON
- oedema (fluid retention)
- headache
- dizziness
- sleepiness (especially at the beginning of treatment)
- palpitations (awareness of heart beat)
- flushing
- abdominal pain
- nausea
- altered bowel habits
- diarrhoea
- constipation
- indigestion
- tiredness
- weakness
- visual disturbances
- double vision
- muscle cramps
- ankle swelling
UNCOMMON
- mood changes
- anxiety
- depression
- sleeplessness
- trembling
- taste abnormalities
- fainting
- numbness or tingling sensation in your limbs, loss of pain sensation
- ringing in the ears
- low blood pressure
- sneezing/running nose caused by inflammation of the lining of the nose
- cough
- dry mouth
- vomiting
- hair loss
- increased sweating
- itchy skin
- red patches on skin, skin discolouration
- disorder in passing urine, increased need to urinate at night, increased number of times passing urine
- inability to obtain an erection, discomfort or enlargement of the breasts in men
- pain, feeling unwell
- joint or muscle pain, back pain
- weight increase or decrease
RARE
- confusion
Stop taking AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- sudden wheeziness, chest pain, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing
- swelling of eyelids, face or lips
- swelling of the tongue and throat which causes great difficulty breathing
- severe skin reactions including an intense skin rash, hives, reddening of the skin over your whole body, severe itching, blistering, peeling and swelling of the skin, inflammation of mucous membranes (stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis) or other allergic reactions
- abnormal heart beat
- an inflamed pancreas (severe abdominal and back pain accompanied by feeling very unwell)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Dizziness Or Drowsiness
Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines while you are feeling dizzy. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.
Headache
Drink ample amount of water and avoid skipping meals. Get adequate rest. Try to be relaxed and stress free. Apply pain relieving balm on your forehead if necessary. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Stomach Pain
Rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have smaller and frequent meals. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. Do not self-manage on your own and consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve on its own.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Consult your doctorThe safety of AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET in human pregnancy has not been established. If you think you might be pregnant, or are planning to get pregnant, consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
BREASTFEEDING
Consult your doctorAMLOPRES 5MG TABLET has been shown to pass into breast milk in small amounts. If you are breast-feeding or about to start breast-feeding, consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Use with CautionDo not drive or handle any machines if you experience sickness, dizziness or tiredness or headache after taking AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET.
LIVER
Use with CautionAMLOPRES 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET.
ALLERGY
ContraindicatedDo not take AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET if you are allergic to Amlodipine or any other ingredients of this medicine.
HEART DISEASE
Consult your doctorAMLOPRES 5MG TABLET is not recommended if you have narrowing of the aortic heart valve (aortic stenosis) or cardiogenic shock or suffer from heart failure after a heart attack. It should be used with caution if you have recent heart attack or heart failure, severe increase in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
Consult your doctorAMLOPRES 5MG TABLET has not been studied in children under the age of 6 years. It should only be used for hypertension in children and adolescents from 6 years to 17 years of age. Consult your doctor for advice.
USE IN GERIATRICS
Use with CautionAMLOPRES 5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Dosage will be adjusted accordingly.
OTHERS
AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have signs of an allergic reaction may include itching, reddening of the skin or difficulty in breathing
- have severe low blood pressure (hypotension)
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET inform your doctor, if you are taking or receiving any of these medicines:
- Anti-fungals (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole)
- Protease inhibitors (Ex. ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir)
- Antibiotics (Ex. rifampicin, erythromycin, clarithromycin)
- St. John’s Wort (Ex. hypericum perforatum)
- Heart medicines (Ex. verapamil, diltiazem)
- Skeletal muscle relaxant (Ex. Dantrolene)
- Immunosuppressants (Ex. tacrolimus, sirolimus, temsirolimus, everolimus, ciclosporin)
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Ex. Simvastatin)
B. Drug-Food interactions:
Grapefruit juice and grapefruit is not recommended while taking AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET. This is because grapefruit and grapefruit juice can lead to an increase in the blood levels of the active ingredient amlodipine, which can cause an unpredictable increase in the blood pressure lowering effect of the medicine.
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET are low blood pressure. You may feel dizzy, lightheaded, faint or weak. Excess fluid may accumulate in the lungs (pulmonary oedema) causing shortness of breath that may develop up to 24-48 hours after intake.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Amlodipine |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Calcium channel blockers |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Hypertension, Angina |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet |
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STORAGE
- Keep AMLOPRES 5MG TABLET out of reach of children
- Store below 25°C
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