Amlocard-S 5 Tablet

Short Description

Amlocard-S 5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent angina (heart-related chest pain).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Amlocard-S 5 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of day with or without food but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amlocard-S 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Fatigue Swelling in the feet or ankles Sleepiness Dizziness Flushing Headache

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Amlocard-S 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Amlocard-S 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Amlocard-S 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Amlodipine Aprepitant Atazanavir Atorvastatin

Amlocard-S 5 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them thereby improving the blood flow in the body. The enhanced blood flow in the body further relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body thereby preventing any heart-related chest pain.

Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur especially when you first start taking Amlocard-S 5 Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away. It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Amlocard-S 5 Tablet affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.