Aldo 10 Tablet

Aldo 10 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains amlodipine 10 mg in each tablet. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to help lower high blood pressure and to reduce chest pain (angina) by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. Aldo 10 Tablet is used for long-term control of cardiovascular conditions, not for immediate relief of sudden chest pain. It is manufactured by Shine Pharmaceuticals and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Amlodipine in Aldo 10 Tablet blocks calcium from entering the muscle cells of blood vessels, which helps the arteries relax and widen. This lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart’s workload, making the tablet useful for daily control rather than quick symptom relief.

Aldo 10 Tablet is the 10 mg strength, which is a higher-strength amlodipine tablet and is usually chosen when a doctor decides that a lower dose is not enough or has already been adjusted upward. Because this is not a starter strength for everyone, it should be used only as prescribed after your clinician reviews your blood pressure, symptoms, and other medicines. Some people notice the effect gradually over several days rather than right away.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chest pain from angina
• Long-term blood pressure control
• Reducing strain on the heart

• Swallow the Aldo 10 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• You can take this tablet with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist says it is okay.
• If it makes you dizzy, stand up slowly after sitting or lying down.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber tells you to.

Each Aldo 10 Tablet provides amlodipine 10 mg per tablet. Many adults take it once daily, but the exact schedule depends on your blood pressure, heart condition, age, and other medicines. Do not exceed the dose your doctor prescribes; the maximum daily amount is determined by your clinician for your situation.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Amlodipine may include:

• Swelling of the ankles or feet, which can be more noticeable with the 10 mg strength
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Palpitations
• Nausea

• Aldo 10 Tablet can lower blood pressure too much if your dose is too high for you, so follow your prescriber’s instructions closely.
• Use caution when standing up quickly because dizziness or lightheadedness may occur.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, liver disease, or aortic stenosis before starting this medicine.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or low blood pressure with amlodipine.
• Do not use this tablet for sudden chest pain or a heart attack emergency.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy, ask your doctor whether Aldo 10 Tablet is appropriate.
• Driving or using machinery may be harder if you feel dizzy or tired after taking it.

• Other blood pressure medicines, especially if combined effects cause low blood pressure
• Simvastatin, which may require dose limits when used with amlodipine
• Certain CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin, ketoconazole, or ritonavir
• Grapefruit juice may increase amlodipine levels in some people
• Nitrates or other heart medicines that can further lower blood pressure

Store Aldo 10 Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and direct heat, and keep it out of reach of children.