Amlong 10 mg Tablet

Amlong 10 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 10 mg of amlodipine in each tablet. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain (angina). Amlong 10 mg Tablet is also used in some people with coronary artery disease to help improve blood flow and reduce the heart’s workload. It is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets by Micro Labs, India.

How it works: Amlodipine in Amlong 10 mg Tablet relaxes and widens blood vessels, which helps blood flow more easily. In tablet form, the medicine is swallowed and then absorbed into the body to gradually lower blood pressure and reduce chest pain.

Amlong 10 mg Tablet is the higher-strength version compared with Amlong 5 mg Tablet, so it is generally used when a doctor decides that 5 mg is not enough or when a patient has already been titrated to 10 mg. Because it is a stronger tablet, it may be more likely to cause dose-related effects such as swelling, flushing, or dizziness, so it should only be used when a clinician has specifically chosen this strength.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Stable angina
• Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) angina
• Coronary artery disease risk reduction as directed by a doctor

• Swallow Amlong 10 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• You may take Amlong 10 mg Tablet with or without food; food does not usually change how it works.
• Do not use it for sudden chest pain attacks; it is for regular control, not emergency relief.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment, because dizziness can occur.
• Follow the exact dose your doctor prescribed; do not split or adjust the tablet unless instructed.

Each Amlong 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of amlodipine per tablet. The usual frequency is once daily, but the exact dose and schedule are decided by your doctor based on your blood pressure, chest pain control, and how you respond to treatment. Do not take more than the prescribed amount; the usual maximum daily dose of amlodipine is 10 mg.

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 may be more noticeable at the 10 mg strength
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Sleepiness
• Palpitations

• Amlong 10 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it should be used only under a doctor’s supervision.
• Use caution if you already have heart failure, aortic stenosis, or liver problems.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness when taking amlodipine.
• This medicine can lower blood pressure too much, especially when standing up quickly.
• Tell your doctor if you have swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet before or after starting treatment.
• Use caution when driving or doing tasks that require alertness until you know how Amlong 10 mg Tablet affects you.
• Do not use it to treat sudden chest pain; carry and use your emergency chest-pain medicine if prescribed by your doctor.

• Other blood pressure medicines, which can increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect
• Nitroglycerin or other nitrates, which may add to dizziness or low blood pressure
• Simvastatin, which may require dose limits when used with amlodipine
• Certain antifungal medicines and antibiotics that can raise amlodipine levels
• Grapefruit products may affect some medicines; ask your doctor or pharmacist if they are safe with your regimen

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