Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionAmlodipine Besilate
UsageHigh blood pressure, Chest pain (Angina)
CautionPotentially unsafe with Alcohol
MG Medicals, Briefing of Amlopress 5mg 30 Tablet
Uses of Amlopress 5mg 30 Tablet
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and chest pain (Angina).
Amlopress 5mg 30 Tablet side reactions
Side Effects of Amlopres are 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 take Amlopress 5mg 30 Tablet
Take this medicine 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 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Amlopress 5mg 30 Tablet works
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Amlopress 5mg 30 Tablet
- You have been prescribed Amlopres 5 mg Tablet to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
- Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & stroke.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you’re sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Amlopres 5 mg Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
caution
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, headaches, nausea or tiredness, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.
Kidney
safe
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
caution
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlopres 5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is started at a lower dose in patients with liver disease and further increased slowly with careful monitoring.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Amlopres 5 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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