Corvadil 2.5 Tablet

Corvadil 2.5 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains amlodipine 2.5 mg in each tablet. Amlodipine belongs to the calcium channel blocker class, which helps relax and widen blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. It is used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of chest pain (angina). By lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow, Corvadil 2.5 Tablet can help reduce the strain on the heart.

How it works: Amlodipine in Corvadil 2.5 Tablet blocks calcium from entering the muscle cells in the walls of blood vessels. This causes the vessels to relax and open up, which lowers blood pressure and can reduce chest pain.

Corvadil 2.5 Tablet is the lower tablet strength in this product line, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants a gentler starting dose or needs a smaller adjustment. It may suit people who are sensitive to blood pressure medicines or who need careful dose changes based on their response, side effects, or other medical conditions. Because this strength is lower than commonly used maintenance doses, a clinician may increase or adjust treatment only if needed.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chest pain (angina)
• Prevention of angina episodes
• Blood pressure control as part of long-term treatment

• Swallow Corvadil 2.5 Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day.
• You may take it with or without food.
• If it upsets your stomach or makes you lightheaded, taking it with food may feel more comfortable, but food does not usually change how it works.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment or after a dose change.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber instructs you to do so.

Each Corvadil 2.5 Tablet provides amlodipine 2.5 mg per tablet. The usual dosing schedule is once daily, but the exact dose and any increase are decided by the doctor based on your blood pressure, angina control, age, and response. Do not exceed the prescribed total daily dose; a doctor may adjust this strength rather than adding or changing tablets 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 or lightheadedness
• Flushing
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Palpitations
• Sleepiness or feeling tired

• Corvadil 2.5 Tablet can lower blood pressure, so use caution when standing up quickly to avoid dizziness or falls.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart failure, severe aortic stenosis, liver disease, or a history of very low blood pressure.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or lightheadedness while taking this tablet.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly unless your doctor tells you to, especially if you use it for blood pressure control or angina.
• If you also take medicines for chest pain, erectile dysfunction, or blood pressure, your dose may need closer monitoring.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Corvadil 2.5 Tablet affects you.
• Swelling in the legs is a known effect of amlodipine and may be more noticeable in some people even at this lower strength.

• Other blood pressure medicines, which can increase the chance of low blood pressure
• Nitrates used for chest pain, which may add to blood pressure lowering
• Simvastatin, which may require dose limits when used together
• Certain antifungal or antibiotic medicines that can raise amlodipine levels
• Grapefruit juice may increase side effects in some people

Store Corvadil 2.5 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.