Amcard 10 Tablet

Amcard 10 Tablet contains amlodipine 10 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help lower blood pressure and prevent chest pain (angina). This strength is a higher-dose tablet, so it is generally prescribed only after a doctor has assessed that a lower dose is not enough or is not the best fit. Amcard 10 Tablet is taken by mouth and is used as part of long-term treatment for heart and blood pressure conditions.

How it works: Amlodipine relaxes and widens blood vessels by blocking calcium from entering the muscle cells in blood vessel walls. With the vessels more open, blood flows more easily, which helps lower blood pressure and reduce the heart’s workload from this tablet form.

Amcard 10 Tablet is the 10 mg strength of amlodipine, which is stronger than Amcard 2.5 Tablet. Because it provides a higher amount of medicine in each tablet, it is more likely to be chosen when a clinician wants a stronger blood-pressure or angina effect, rather than for someone just starting therapy. Some people may notice dizziness, flushing, or ankle swelling more easily at this strength, so it should be used exactly as prescribed.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chest pain due to angina
• Long-term blood pressure control
• Reducing strain on the heart
• Part of combination treatment when prescribed

• Swallow Amcard 10 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Rise slowly from sitting or lying down, especially when you first start this 10 mg strength, because dizziness can happen.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; follow your prescriber’s instructions.
• If you feel lightheaded after taking it, avoid driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.

Each Amcard 10 Tablet provides 10 mg of amlodipine per tablet. Many adults take it once daily, but the exact schedule and whether 10 mg is appropriate are decided by the doctor based on blood pressure, angina symptoms, and how well lower strengths work. Do not exceed the prescribed amount; the usual maximum amlodipine dose is 10 mg once daily.

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 may be more noticeable at the 10 mg strength
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Palpitations
• Nausea

• Use extra caution if you already have heart disease, a recent heart attack, or severe aortic stenosis.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, since amlodipine may need closer monitoring.
• This higher-strength tablet may cause more swelling or low blood pressure symptoms than lower strengths like Amcard 2.5 Tablet.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Be careful when driving or standing up quickly until you know how Amcard 10 Tablet affects you.
• Do not stop or change the dose on your own, even if you feel well.
• Tell your doctor about all other blood pressure medicines, especially if you are also taking medicines that lower blood pressure.

• Other blood pressure medicines, which can increase the risk of low blood pressure
• Simvastatin, because amlodipine can increase statin exposure
• Certain heart medicines such as beta-blockers or diltiazem/verapamil, which may need monitoring
• Alcohol, which can worsen dizziness
• Grapefruit juice may increase side effects in some people

Store Amcard 10 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.