| Active Ingredient | Amlodipine Besilate |
| Brand | Amlovas |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oral tablets |
Amlovas-5mg tablet is an anti-hypertensive medicine that is used for treating high blood pressure and chest pain. It contains amlodipine as the active compound.
Clinical Uses
Amlovas-5 tablet is used for treating high blood pressure and heart related chest pain. This medicine also prevents heart attacks and strokes.
How It Works
Amlovas 5 tablet helps manage high blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more easily. Amlovas 5 tablet helps lower blood pressure and reduces the strain on the heart. It is also used to prevent heart-related chest pain (angina) by improving blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart.
Side Effects
Some of the side effects of having Amlovas-5mg tablet include-
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Weakness
Precautions & Warnings
- Amlovas 5 mg tablet is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- Avoid having alcohol with this medicine as taking them together can increase the risk of side effects.
- People with liver and kidney issue must talk to a doctor before taking this medicine.
- Amlovas 5 mg tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid using heavy machinery or driving unless you know how you react to this medicine.
- Amlovas 5 mg tablet can cause swelling the feet and ankles. So, try raising your legs on a low stool when you are sitting.
- As this medicine can cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure, so be careful while standing up immediately from a sitting or lying down position.
Drug Interactions
Some of the medicines that should not be taken with Amlovas 5 mg tablet include-
- Carbamazepine
- Dexamethasone
- Itraconazole
- Rifampicin
- Beta-blockers
- Certain antibiotics
This is not a complete list of all the possible drug interaction of Amlovas-5mg. Do not take any medicine or supplement without consulting a doctor.
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