Amcard 2.5 Tablet

Amcard 2.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains amlodipine 2.5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help lower high blood pressure and prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). By easing the workload on the heart and helping blood vessels relax, Amcard 2.5 Tablet can support better blood pressure control over time.

How it works: Amlodipine in Amcard 2.5 Tablet relaxes and widens blood vessels, which helps blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed to provide long-acting blood pressure and angina control.

Amcard 2.5 Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this product line, which can make it a practical choice when a doctor wants a small starting dose or a cautious dose adjustment. Because there are no other strengths of Amcard sold in our range, this tablet fits standard amlodipine treatment by providing the smaller 2.5 mg dose that may be preferred for sensitive patients, older adults, or people who need a gentler start.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chronic stable angina
• Variant angina (Prinzmetal's angina)
• Blood pressure control as part of a treatment plan

• Swallow Amcard 2.5 Tablet with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember and keep blood levels steady.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If you are asked to take it once daily, do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying down, especially when you first start taking it, because it can cause dizziness.
• Follow your doctor's exact instructions; do not change the dose on your own.

Each Amcard 2.5 Tablet provides amlodipine 2.5 mg, which is the lower tablet strength and is not meant to be self-adjusted without medical advice. It is usually taken once daily, and the maximum daily dose is typically 10 mg of amlodipine unless your doctor gives different instructions. Your doctor decides the right dose based on your blood pressure, symptoms, age, and how you respond to treatment.

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
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Palpitations
• Nausea

• Use caution if you already have heart failure, liver disease, or very low blood pressure.
• Amcard 2.5 Tablet can cause dizziness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol may worsen lightheadedness and blood pressure lowering.
• Tell your doctor if you also take nitrates, beta blockers, or other blood pressure medicines.
• Do not stop or change the dose suddenly without medical advice.
• Get medical advice if swelling, weight gain, or shortness of breath develops or gets worse.
• Use extra caution when starting treatment or after dose changes, because the blood pressure effect may feel stronger at first.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including beta blockers and ACE inhibitors
• Nitrates used for chest pain
• Simvastatin, which may need dose limits when used with amlodipine
• Certain antifungal medicines or antibiotics that can raise amlodipine levels
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice, which may increase side effects in some people

Store Amcard 2.5 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.