Amlovas Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets
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What is Amlovas 5mg Used For?
- Standard adult dose for hypertension (high blood pressure) management.
- Chronic stable angina — reduces chest pain episodes and improves exercise tolerance.
- Cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with known coronary artery disease.
How Does Amlovas 5mg Work?
- Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that blocks L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle.
- Relaxes artery walls, reduces peripheral vascular resistance, and lowers blood pressure.
- Widens coronary arteries to increase myocardial blood flow, relieving angina.
- Provides sustained 24-hour blood pressure control with once-daily dosing (half-life 35–50 hours).
How to Use Amlovas 5mg
Dosage: 5mg once daily. If blood pressure targets are not met after 2–4 weeks, your doctor may increase to 10mg.
Timing: Take at the same time each day, with or without food.
Precaution: Do not stop abruptly. Avoid grapefruit juice. Limit alcohol.
Side Effects of Amlovas 5mg
Common Side Effects: Ankle swelling, headache, flushing, mild dizziness.
Serious Side Effects (seek medical help): Severe hypotension, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, severe allergic reaction.
Benefits
- Standard dose effective for most adult patients with hypertension or angina.
- Milder side effect profile than 10mg, with lower incidence of ankle oedema.
- Once-daily dosing for consistent around-the-clock blood pressure coverage.
- Safe for patients with diabetes, asthma, and mild-to-moderate kidney disease.
- Can be combined with ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or diuretics for enhanced control.
Warnings and Precautions
- Contraindicated in severe aortic stenosis and cardiogenic shock.
- Use with caution in severe hepatic impairment — start at 2.5mg.
- Peripheral oedema (ankle swelling) may occur — benign but report if severe.
- Do not stop Amlodipine suddenly — may cause rebound hypertension or worsen angina.
- Elderly patients should rise slowly from sitting or lying to avoid dizziness.
Drug Interactions
- Simvastatin: do not exceed simvastatin 20mg/day when co-administering with Amlodipine.
- Cyclosporine: Amlodipine may increase cyclosporine blood levels — monitoring required.
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir): may increase Amlodipine levels.
- Grapefruit juice: inhibits CYP3A4 — avoid during treatment.
Storage Information
- Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct light and moisture.
- Keep in original packaging and out of reach of children.
- Patients on Amlodipine may also explore other brands available at Medionix Pharma including Amcard, Amlodac, Amlogard, Amlong, Amlopin, Amlopres, and Amlosafe — all containing the same active ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Amlovas Amlodipine 5mg used for?
Amlovas 5mg contains Amlodipine Besylate at the standard adult therapeutic dose. It treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and stable angina, and is the dose most commonly prescribed for adults starting Amlodipine therapy.
Q2: How does Amlovas 5mg work?
Amlodipine blocks calcium channels in artery walls, causing them to relax and widen. This reduces blood pressure and the effort the heart needs to pump blood, which also relieves angina pain.
Q3: Is 5mg of Amlodipine enough for blood pressure control?
For many patients, 5mg once daily is sufficient. If blood pressure does not reach target after 2 to 4 weeks, your doctor may increase to 10mg.
Q4: When should I take Amlovas 5mg?
Amlodipine can be taken at any time of day. Consistency matters more than timing — take it at the same time each day, with or without food.
Q5: Can Amlovas 5mg be combined with other blood pressure medicines?
Yes. Amlodipine 5mg is frequently combined with ARBs, ACE inhibitors, or diuretics when a single medicine is insufficient.
Q6: What are the side effects of Amlovas 5mg?
Side effects at 5mg are generally mild: ankle swelling, headache, flushing, and occasional dizziness. These often improve after the first few weeks of treatment.
Q7: What if I miss a dose of Amlovas 5mg?
Take it as soon as you remember, provided it is the same day. If it is the next day already, skip the missed dose and resume your normal schedule. Never take two tablets in one day.
Q8: What should I avoid while taking Amlovas 5mg?
Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice. Limit alcohol. A low-sodium diet helps the medicine work effectively.
Q9: Should I stop taking Amlovas 5mg if I feel well?
No. High blood pressure is typically without symptoms but cardiovascular damage continues if untreated. Never stop without consulting your doctor.
Q10: Is Amlovas 5mg safe for diabetic patients?
Yes. Amlodipine does not affect blood glucose levels and is widely used alongside diabetes medicines.
Q11: Does Amlodipine 5mg cause weight gain?
Amlodipine does not directly cause fat gain. The ankle swelling it sometimes produces is fluid redistribution, not true weight gain.
Q12: How should I store Amlovas 5mg tablets?
Store at room temperature below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
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