Amlogard 2.5 mg Tablet

Amlogard 2.5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 2.5 mg of amlodipine in each tablet. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help lower high blood pressure and treat certain types of chest pain (angina). By easing the workload on the heart and relaxing blood vessels, Amlogard 2.5 mg Tablet can help reduce the risk of complications from uncontrolled blood pressure. This pack contains 10 tablets supplied in a strip/box.

How it works: Amlodipine in Amlogard 2.5 mg Tablet relaxes and widens blood vessels, which makes it easier for blood to flow and lowers pressure inside the arteries. Because it is a tablet, the dose is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system to give long-lasting blood pressure control.

Amlogard 2.5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength option in this brand line, and it may be chosen for people who need a gentler starting dose or who are more sensitive to blood pressure medicines. Compared with Amlogard 5 mg Tablet, the 2.5 mg tablet may cause less blood-pressure drop at first, which can help a doctor build treatment more gradually and monitor how you respond.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chronic stable angina
• Vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal's angina)
• May be used to help lower cardiovascular risk when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Amlogard 2.5 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady effect.
• You may take it with or without food, since food does not usually change how amlodipine works.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; take the missed dose when remembered unless it is almost time for the next one.
• Stand up slowly, especially when first starting Amlogard 2.5 mg Tablet, because it can lower blood pressure and cause dizziness.

Each Amlogard 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of amlodipine per tablet. The usual schedule is once daily, but your doctor decides the exact dose and whether 2.5 mg is the right starting point or maintenance dose for you; the maximum daily amount is generally 10 mg of amlodipine in 24 hours unless your prescriber says otherwise.

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
• Tiredness
• Palpitations
• Nausea

• Amlogard 2.5 mg Tablet can cause dizziness, so be careful with driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• This lower strength may still lower blood pressure too much in some people, especially if you are elderly, frail, or already taking other blood pressure medicines.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, severe aortic stenosis, liver disease, or a history of very low blood pressure.
• Alcohol can add to dizziness or lightheadedness while taking amlodipine.
• Use extra caution if you take nitrates, beta blockers, or other medicines that also lower blood pressure.
• Do not stop Amlogard 2.5 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice if it is being used to control blood pressure or angina.
• Report swelling in the legs, rapid weight gain, or worsening chest symptoms promptly.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including diuretics and beta blockers
• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin
• Simvastatin
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin, itraconazole, or ritonavir
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may increase amlodipine levels in some people

Store Amlogard 2.5 mg Tablet in a cool, dry place away from moisture and out of reach of children, keeping it in the original strip/box until use.