Amlopres 5 mg Tablet

Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of amlodipine in each tablet. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). By lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow, Amlopres 5 mg Tablet can reduce strain on the heart. This strip/box of 10 tablets is made by Cipla, India.

How it works: Amlodipine relaxes and widens blood vessels, which makes it easier for blood to flow and lowers blood pressure. In Amlopres 5 mg Tablet form, the tablet is swallowed and slowly absorbed to provide steady blood vessel relaxation over time.

Amlopres 5 mg Tablet is the middle strength in this brand line, between Amlopres 2.5 mg Tablet and Amlopres 10 mg Tablet. Doctors may choose the 5 mg tablet for patients who need a standard adult dose but do not need the higher 10 mg strength, or for people whose dose has been adjusted after looking at blood pressure and side effects.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chronic stable angina
• Vasospastic angina
• Blood pressure control to reduce cardiovascular strain

• Swallow Amlopres 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor specifically says so.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember and keep levels steady.
• It can be taken with or without food because meals do not usually change how amlodipine works.
• If it upsets your stomach or causes dizziness, ask your doctor whether taking it with food or in the evening is appropriate for you.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; follow your prescriber’s instructions instead.

Each Amlopres 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of amlodipine. For high blood pressure or angina, it is usually taken once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule based on your condition and response. The maximum dose for adults is typically 10 mg per day, so Amlopres 5 mg Tablet may be a full dose for some patients or a step between the 2.5 mg and 10 mg strengths for others.

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
• Palpitations
• Nausea

• Amlopres 5 mg Tablet can lower blood pressure and may cause dizziness, especially when you stand up quickly.
• Use caution if you have heart failure, severe aortic stenosis, or very low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because amlodipine may stay in your body longer.
• Alcohol can add to dizziness or lightheadedness while taking this tablet.
• Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how Amlopres 5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without medical advice, especially if you take it for angina or blood pressure control.
• If you take nitrates or other blood pressure medicines, your doctor may need to monitor you more closely.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, or ARBs
• Nitrates used for chest pain
• Simvastatin, which may need dose limits when used with amlodipine
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin or certain antifungal medicines
• Grapefruit products may be a concern for some patients and should be discussed with your prescriber

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