Amlopres 2.5 mg Tablet

Amlopres 2.5 mg Tablet 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 to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). Amlopres 2.5 mg Tablet is a lower-strength option that a clinician may choose when a smaller dose is appropriate. It is taken by mouth as a tablet and may be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines.

How it works: Amlodipine relaxes and widens blood vessels so blood can flow more easily through them. In this tablet form, Amlopres 2.5 mg Tablet helps reduce the pressure on your arteries and can improve blood flow to the heart.

Amlopres 2.5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength version compared with Amlopres 5 mg Tablet and Amlopres 10 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose this strength for people who need a gentler starting point, are sensitive to blood pressure medicines, or need a smaller dose because of age, side effects, or other health factors.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chronic stable angina
• Vasospastic angina
• May be used with other blood pressure medicines

• Swallow Amlopres 2.5 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Do not stop taking Amlopres 2.5 mg Tablet suddenly unless your doctor tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose.

Each Amlopres 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of amlodipine. It is often taken once daily, but the exact schedule depends on your blood pressure, other medicines, and how you respond to treatment. The maximum daily dose is determined by your doctor, and you should not increase the dose on your own.

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
• Fatigue
• Sleepiness
• Palpitations

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease before taking Amlopres 2.5 mg Tablet.
• Use caution when standing up quickly because dizziness can happen.
• Alcohol may increase the chance of lightheadedness.
• Let your doctor know if you have heart failure or aortic stenosis.
• Do not use this tablet as a quick fix for a sudden chest pain episode.
• Driving or operating machinery may be affected if you feel dizzy or tired.
• Share a full medication list with your prescriber because dose adjustments may be needed.

• Other blood pressure medicines can add to the blood pressure-lowering effect.
• Simvastatin may interact with amlodipine and may need dose limits.
• Certain antifungals, antibiotics, and HIV medicines can raise amlodipine levels.
• Grapefruit products may affect some blood pressure medicines and should be discussed with your doctor.
• Nitrates used for chest pain can increase dizziness or low blood pressure when combined.

Store Amlopres 2.5 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.