Amlopres 10 mg Tablet

Amlopres 10 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 10 mg of amlodipine 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 blood vessels relax, Amlopres 10 mg Tablet can lower blood pressure and reduce the heart’s workload. This pack contains 10 tablets and is manufactured by Cipla, India.

How it works: Amlodipine in Amlopres 10 mg Tablet blocks calcium from entering the muscle cells in blood vessel walls, which helps the vessels relax and widen. This makes it easier for blood to flow and can lower blood pressure while also improving blood supply to the heart.

Amlopres 10 mg Tablet is the highest strength in this brand range, with Amlopres 2.5 mg Tablet and Amlopres 5 mg Tablet available as lower-dose options. Because it is a higher-strength tablet, it is usually chosen only after a doctor has assessed that a lower dose is not enough or that a full 10 mg dose is appropriate for the patient.

• High blood pressure
• Stable angina
• Vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal’s angina)
• Blood pressure control as part of long-term treatment

• Swallow the Amlopres 10 mg Tablet whole with water; do not chew or crush it unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• You may take it with or without food, at about the same time each day.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, because this 10 mg strength is the highest strength in the Amlopres range.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not stop taking Amlopres 10 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, especially if you are using it for chest pain or blood pressure control.

Each Amlopres 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of amlodipine, which is a full-strength dose and the highest strength in this brand lineup. Doctors may prescribe it once daily, but the exact schedule and whether it should be used as a starting dose or a later dose increase depends on the patient’s condition and response. The maximum usual adult dose of amlodipine is 10 mg per day unless a doctor directs 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, which can be more noticeable at the 10 mg strength
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Flushing
• Fatigue
• Sleepiness
• Palpitations or a feeling of a faster heartbeat

• Because Amlopres 10 mg Tablet is the highest strength, it should be used only under a doctor’s supervision.
• It may cause dizziness, especially when you first start it or after a dose increase, so stand up slowly.
• Avoid or limit alcohol, since it can worsen lightheadedness and lower blood pressure further.
• Use caution if you have heart failure, very low blood pressure, liver disease, or a history of severe swelling.
• Tell your doctor if you also take nitrates, other blood pressure medicines, or medicines for chest pain.
• Be careful with driving or operating machinery until you know how Amlopres 10 mg Tablet affects you.
• Report new or worsening swelling, rapid weight gain, or breathing problems promptly.

• Other blood pressure medicines, which may lower blood pressure too much
• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin, which can add to blood pressure lowering
• Simvastatin, which may require dose limits when used with amlodipine
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole or clarithromycin, which can raise amlodipine levels
• Grapefruit juice, which may increase side effects in some people

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