Amlopin 5 Tablet

Amlopin 5 Tablet is an oral tablet that contains amlodipine 5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called calcium channel blockers, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain (angina). Amlopin 5 Tablet helps relax blood vessels so blood can flow more easily, which can lower blood pressure and reduce the heart’s workload.

How it works: Amlodipine in Amlopin 5 Tablet blocks calcium from entering the muscle cells in blood vessel walls, which helps the vessels relax and widen. As a tablet, it is taken by mouth and provides a long-acting effect that helps keep blood pressure and chest pain controlled over the day.

Amlopin 5 Tablet is the 5 mg strength, which is a standard lower-to-mid dose used when a clinician wants a modest, steady effect from amlodipine. Since there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, this tablet represents the full available product in this brand line and is intended for people whose doctor has judged that 5 mg is appropriate for their treatment plan.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chronic stable angina
• Variant angina (Prinzmetal’s angina)
• Blood pressure control as part of a treatment plan

• Swallow Amlopin 5 Tablet whole with water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber or pharmacist says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Stand up slowly if you feel dizzy, especially when starting Amlopin 5 Tablet or after a dose change.

Each Amlopin 5 Tablet contains amlodipine 5 mg. For adults, it is commonly taken once daily, but the exact dose and whether it should be increased depends on the condition being treated and how you respond. The usual maximum adult dose of amlodipine is 10 mg per day, and your doctor should decide whether Amlopin 5 Tablet is the right dose for you.

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
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Palpitations or feeling your heartbeat
• Nausea

• Amlopin 5 Tablet can lower blood pressure too much in some people, especially if you are already taking other blood pressure medicines.
• Use extra caution if you have liver disease, since amlodipine is processed by the liver.
• Swelling of the legs or ankles can happen and may be more noticeable with this 5 mg tablet in sensitive patients.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Amlopin 5 Tablet affects you.
• Alcohol can add to dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Tell your doctor if you have severe aortic stenosis, heart failure, or a recent heart attack.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly without medical advice if it is being used for blood pressure or chest pain control.

• Other blood pressure medicines, which may increase the risk of low blood pressure
• Simvastatin, which may need dose limits when used with amlodipine
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin, itraconazole, or ritonavir, which can raise amlodipine levels
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice, which may increase amlodipine effects in some people
• Sildenafil or similar medicines, which may add to blood pressure lowering

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