Amlocom 5 mg Tablet

Amlocom 5 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains amlodipine 5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain (angina). By lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow, Amlocom 5 mg Tablet can help reduce the workload on the heart. This medicine is made by Comed Chemicals and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Amlodipine in Amlocom 5 mg Tablet relaxes and widens blood vessels, which helps blood move more easily and lowers pressure in the arteries. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system, then works gradually over time to support steadier blood pressure control.

Amlocom 5 mg Tablet is a mid-strength amlodipine tablet, commonly used when a lower dose is not enough or when a doctor wants a moderate starting or maintenance dose. Compared with Amlocom 10 mg Tablet, the 5 mg strength may be better suited for people who need gentler blood pressure lowering or who are more sensitive to swelling, dizziness, or low blood pressure. Doctors choose the 5 mg tablet based on age, other medicines, blood pressure goals, and how the person responds.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chronic stable angina
• Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) angina
• Blood pressure control as part of long-term heart care

• Swallow Amlocom 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember and keep a steady effect.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Do not take extra tablets if you miss a dose; take the next dose at the usual time unless your doctor advises differently.
• Rise slowly from sitting or lying down, especially when you first start the tablet, to reduce dizziness.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly; do not change the dose on your own.

Each Amlocom 5 mg Tablet provides amlodipine 5 mg per tablet. It is often taken once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule and may adjust the dose based on your blood pressure, symptoms, and response. The usual maximum total dose of amlodipine for adults is 10 mg per day unless your prescriber gives different instructions.

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 amlodipine 5 mg
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Sleepiness
• Palpitations or a fast heartbeat

• Use caution if you have heart failure, aortic stenosis, or other heart conditions.
• Amlocom 5 mg Tablet can cause dizziness, especially when you stand up quickly.
• Alcohol may increase lightheadedness and lower blood pressure further.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, since dose adjustments may be needed.
• Do not combine it with nitrates or other blood pressure medicines unless your prescriber knows about all of them.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Amlocom 5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly without medical advice if it is being used for blood pressure or angina.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and diuretics
• Nitrates used for chest pain
• Simvastatin, which may need dose limits when taken with amlodipine
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin, ketoconazole, or ritonavir
• Grapefruit juice, which may increase amlodipine levels in some people

Store Amlocom 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it in the original strip/box until use.