Amlocom 10 mg Tablet

Amlocom 10 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 10 mg of amlodipine in each tablet. It belongs to a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers, which are commonly used to help lower high blood pressure and treat chest pain (angina). Amlocom 10 mg Tablet may also be used for certain heart and circulation problems when a doctor recommends it. This specific 10 mg strength is a higher-dose tablet for patients whose treatment plan calls for this amount.

How it works: Amlodipine in Amlocom 10 mg Tablet relaxes and widens blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them. As a tablet, it is taken by mouth and works gradually over time to help reduce blood pressure and lessen the heart’s workload.

Amlocom 10 mg Tablet is the stronger sibling of Amlocom 5 mg Tablet, so it is not usually the starting dose for everyone. Doctors may choose the 10 mg tablet for people who need more blood pressure or angina control after assessing response, tolerability, and overall heart health. Because it is a higher strength, side effects such as swelling or dizziness may be more noticeable in some patients.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chest pain (angina)
• Coronary artery disease symptom control
• Blood pressure management as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Amlocom 10 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day for steady blood-level control.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not change from Amlocom 5 mg Tablet to Amlocom 10 mg Tablet on your own; use only the strength prescribed.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Keep taking it even if you feel well, because high blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Each Amlocom 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of amlodipine in one tablet. This strength is commonly taken once daily, and the total daily dose should not exceed 10 mg unless your doctor specifically directs otherwise. Your prescriber decides whether this 10 mg tablet is appropriate based on your condition 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, feet, or hands, which can be more noticeable with the 10 mg strength
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Flushing
• Fatigue
• Palpitations
• Nausea

• Amlocom 10 mg Tablet is a higher strength, so it should be used only if your doctor has assessed that 10 mg is right for you.
• Be careful when standing up quickly, especially when starting treatment or increasing from Amlocom 5 mg Tablet, because dizziness can occur.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, severe aortic stenosis, liver disease, or very low blood pressure.
• Avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol, which can worsen dizziness and lightheadedness.
• Use caution if you already have swelling in your legs or feet, because amlodipine can make edema worse.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly without medical advice if you are taking it for blood pressure or angina.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Amlocom 10 mg Tablet affects you.

• Other blood pressure medicines, which may add to lowering of blood pressure
• Simvastatin, which may need dose limits when taken with amlodipine
• Certain antifungal or antibiotic medicines that can raise amlodipine levels
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may increase side effects in some people
• Nitrates or other angina medicines, which can further lower blood pressure

Store Amlocom 10 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess moisture, heat, and direct light.