Stamlo 5 mg Tablet

Stamlo 5 mg Tablet contains 5 mg of amlodipine in each tablet. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to help lower blood pressure and reduce the workload on the heart. Stamlo 5 mg Tablet is prescribed for hypertension and certain types of chest pain (angina). It is an oral tablet made by Dr Reddy's, India, and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Amlodipine relaxes and widens blood vessels, which helps blood flow more easily and lowers blood pressure. As a tablet, Stamlo 5 mg Tablet delivers this medicine by mouth for once-daily use as directed by your doctor.

Stamlo 5 mg Tablet is the 5 mg strength, which is commonly used when a doctor wants a moderate dose rather than starting directly at a higher amount. Compared with Stamlo 10 mg Tablet, this strength may be chosen to reduce the chance of dose-related side effects such as swelling, dizziness, or flushing, while still providing blood pressure control.

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chest pain due to angina
• Helps reduce strain on the heart
• May be used as part of a long-term blood pressure plan

• Swallow Stamlo 5 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor tells you to.
• If you feel dizzy when standing, rise slowly from sitting or lying down.
• Take only the amount prescribed; do not change to Stamlo 10 mg Tablet unless instructed.

Each Stamlo 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of amlodipine. Many adults take it once daily, but the exact schedule depends on your condition and how you respond to treatment. Your doctor decides the right dose, and the maximum daily dose is 10 mg unless your prescriber advises 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
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Palpitations
• Nausea

• Use caution if you already have heart disease, heart failure, or a recent heart attack.
• This 5 mg strength may still lower blood pressure enough to cause dizziness, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose.
• Avoid standing up too quickly, especially after the first doses.
• Alcohol can add to dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, since dose changes may be needed.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Stamlo 5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Do not use it with certain other blood pressure medicines or nitrates unless your doctor has reviewed the combination.

• Other blood pressure medicines
• Nitrates used for chest pain
• Simvastatin
• Certain antifungal medicines and some antibiotics
• Grapefruit juice may affect some medicines in this class and should be discussed with your doctor

Store Stamlo 5 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.