Amlosafe 2.5 Tablet

Amlosafe 2.5 Tablet is a tablet containing amlodipine 2.5 mg in each dose. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help lower blood pressure and prevent certain types of chest pain (angina). By relaxing blood vessels, Amlosafe 2.5 Tablet can make it easier for the heart to pump blood. This strength is a lower-dose option that doctors may choose when a gentler starting or adjustment dose is appropriate.

How it works: Amlodipine in Amlosafe 2.5 Tablet relaxes and widens blood vessels, which lowers resistance to blood flow. As a tablet taken by mouth, it is absorbed through the digestive system and helps reduce blood pressure over time, not as an immediate rescue medicine.

Amlosafe 2.5 Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in this brand line, compared with Amlosafe 5 Tablet. It may suit people who need a smaller dose, are sensitive to blood-pressure medicines, are older, or have been advised to start low and increase only if needed. Because it is a low-dose amlodipine tablet, the effect may be gradual and its exact use should be guided by a doctor.

• High blood pressure
• Prevention of angina chest pain
• Long-term blood pressure control
• Sometimes added to other heart medicines when prescribed

• Swallow Amlosafe 2.5 Tablet with water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If your doctor changes the dose, follow the new directions exactly and do not adjust it yourself.
• This medicine is not for sudden chest pain; follow your emergency plan if you have chest pain.

Each Amlosafe 2.5 Tablet provides amlodipine 2.5 mg per tablet. It is often taken once daily, but the exact schedule and total daily amount are set by the doctor based on your blood pressure, age, and response to treatment. The maximum dose for amlodipine is typically 10 mg per day, and your prescriber decides whether this lower 2.5 mg strength is the right starting or maintenance 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, which may be more noticeable as the dose increases
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Palpitations
• Sleepiness

• Use caution if you already have low blood pressure or a history of fainting.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, recent heart attack, or severe aortic stenosis.
• Alcohol can add to dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Stand up slowly, especially when first starting Amlosafe 2.5 Tablet or after a dose change.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Do not use this medicine to treat a sudden angina attack.
• This lower strength may still cause side effects, so report ankle swelling or troublesome dizziness promptly.

• Other blood pressure medicines, which can increase the risk of low blood pressure
• Simvastatin, which may require dose limits when used with amlodipine
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin or ketoconazole, which can raise amlodipine levels
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice, which may increase side effects in some people

Store Amlosafe 2.5 Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.