Amlomit 5mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and prevent angina (heart-related chest pain).

Introduction:
Amlomit 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart's workload, which helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

Side Effects:

• No common side effects listed.

How to Use:
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. Amlomit 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it Works:
Amlomit 5mg 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. In heart-related chest pain (angina), the enhanced blood flow in the body 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.

Quick Tips:

• You have been prescribed Amlomit 5mg Tablet to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
• Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke.
• 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 Amlomit 5mg 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.

Interacting Drugs:

• Amlodipine
• Aprepitant
• Atazanavir

FAQs:

• How long does it take for Amlodipine 5mg Tablet to start working?
  Amlodipine 5mg Tablet starts working on the day it is taken, but it may take weeks to see the full effect. Continue taking the medicine even if you feel better or do not notice any considerable difference.


• Does Amlodipine 5mg Tablet cause itching?
  Amlodipine 5mg Tablet may cause itching in some patients, but it is an uncommon side effect. If you experience severe itching, contact your doctor.


• Is Amlodipine 5mg Tablet bad for the kidneys?
  There is no evidence that Amlodipine 5mg Tablet causes deterioration of kidney problems. It can be used in normal doses in patients with kidney problems and helps to prevent injury to the kidneys due to hypertension.


• When should I take Amlodipine 5mg Tablet?
  Amlodipine 5mg Tablet can be taken at any time of the day. It is usually advised to take it in the morning, but your doctor may advise taking it in the evening as well. Take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.


• How long do I need to take Amlodipine 5mg Tablet?
  You should keep on taking Amlodipine 5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has recommended. You may need to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel well or your blood pressure is well controlled.


• Is Amlodipine 5mg Tablet a beta-blocker?
  No, Amlodipine 5mg Tablet is not a beta-blocker. It belongs to a class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers that lowers blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can easily flow through them.


• What are the serious side effects of Amlodipine 5mg Tablet?
  Amlodipine 5mg Tablet may cause some serious side effects such as liver problems, pancreatitis, and recurrent chest pain which may be indicative of a heart attack. However, these side effects are rarely seen.


• What should I avoid while taking Amlodipine 5mg Tablet?
  Consult your doctor first before starting any new prescription or non-prescription medicines or supplements. Take a low-sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice, stop smoking, and taking alcohol.


• I have developed ankle edema and swelling over my feet after using Amlodipine 5mg Tablet. What should I do?
  Amlodipine 5mg Tablet can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.