Amlo CB 2.5 mg Tablet

Amlo CB 2.5 mg Tablet is an oral tablet that contains 2.5 mg of amlodipine in each tablet. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to help lower high blood pressure and to help prevent chest pain (angina). By relaxing blood vessels, Amlo CB 2.5 mg Tablet can make it easier for the heart to pump blood and improve blood flow. It is a prescription heart and blood pressure medicine and should be used only as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Amlodipine works by blocking calcium from entering the muscle cells of blood vessel walls, which helps those vessels relax and widen. In tablet form, Amlo CB 2.5 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed to provide steady blood pressure and anti-angina effects over time.

Amlo CB 2.5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in the amlodipine range, which can be useful when a doctor wants a gentler starting point or needs to fine-tune therapy. This lower dose may be chosen for older adults, people sensitive to blood pressure medicines, or patients who need careful adjustment before moving to a higher strength. Because it is only 2.5 mg per tablet, it is not the same as higher-dose amlodipine tablets and should not be assumed interchangeable without medical guidance.

• High blood pressure
• Chronic stable angina
• Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) angina
• Blood pressure control as part of a treatment plan

• Swallow Amlo CB 2.5 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it once daily at about the same time each day to help you remember.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is safe for your specific tablet.
• If you feel dizzy when first starting Amlo CB 2.5 mg Tablet, rise slowly from sitting or lying positions.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because blood pressure medicine often works silently.

Each Amlo CB 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of amlodipine per tablet. It is commonly taken once daily, but the exact dose, timing, and whether it is enough or needs adjustment are decided by the doctor based on blood pressure, symptoms, age, and response. The maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber; do not take extra tablets to make up for missed control unless instructed.

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 happen with amlodipine even at 2.5 mg
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Sleepiness
• Palpitations

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because amlodipine may need closer monitoring.
• Use caution when standing up quickly, especially when starting Amlo CB 2.5 mg Tablet, because dizziness can occur.
• Alcohol can add to dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Tell your clinician about heart failure, recent heart attack, or very low blood pressure before starting.
• Let your doctor know if you already take other blood pressure medicines, including nitrates or medicines for erectile dysfunction, because blood pressure can drop too low.
• If you drive or use machinery, see how this tablet affects you first because it can cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• Do not change from this 2.5 mg tablet to a different amlodipine strength without medical advice.

• Other blood pressure medicines, which can increase the risk of low blood pressure
• Simvastatin, which may require dose limits when used with amlodipine
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin, itraconazole, or ritonavir, which can raise amlodipine levels
• Grapefruit products may affect some medicines and should be discussed with your pharmacist or doctor
• Nitrates or other vasodilators, which can increase dizziness or fainting risk

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