Amlodac 5 Tablet

Amlodac 5 Tablet contains amlodipine 5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain (angina). By helping relax blood vessels, Amlodac 5 Tablet can make it easier for the heart to pump blood. It is a prescription medicine and should be used exactly as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Amlodipine in Amlodac 5 Tablet blocks calcium from entering the muscle cells in blood vessel walls, so the vessels relax and widen. This lowers blood pressure and can improve blood flow to the heart.

Amlodac 5 Tablet is the 5 mg tablet strength, which is a common dose for people who need a standard maintenance amount rather than a lower starting dose. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this tablet fits typical amlodipine dosing as a once-daily oral tablet chosen by a doctor based on blood pressure, symptoms, and how well the person tolerates treatment.

• High blood pressure
• Stable angina (chest pain)
• Coronary artery spasm in selected patients
• Blood pressure control as part of long-term therapy

• Swallow Amlodac 5 Tablet whole with water.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• If it makes you dizzy at first, take extra care when standing up quickly.
• Keep taking Amlodac 5 Tablet even if you feel well, because blood pressure medicine often works silently.

Each Amlodac 5 Tablet provides amlodipine 5 mg. Adults are often prescribed 5 mg once daily, but the exact dose and schedule depend on the condition being treated and the doctor’s assessment; the usual maximum dose is 10 mg per day.

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 legs
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Flushing
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Palpitations or a feeling of a fast heartbeat

• Amlodac 5 Tablet can cause dizziness, especially when you first start it or after a dose increase.
• Use caution if you have heart failure, severe aortic stenosis, or recent heart attack.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because amlodipine may stay in your body longer.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Do not stop or change the dose on your own, even if your blood pressure improves.
• Rise slowly from sitting or lying positions to reduce the chance of fainting.
• Use extra caution when driving or doing tasks that require alertness until you know how this tablet affects you.

• Simvastatin
• Other blood pressure medicines, including beta blockers or ACE inhibitors
• Nitrates used for chest pain
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole or clarithromycin
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice

Store Amlodac 5 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.