Q. Is Amlopres 5 mg habit forming medicine?
Ans: No, it is not a habit forming med.
Q. Is Amlopres 5 mg safe and effective?
Ans: Amlopres is a safe and effective med with treat hypertension problem. Most doctors recommend it to their patients to control blood pressure.
Q. What kind of precautions should a patient take when he uses Amlopres 5 mg?
Ans:
Do not use this medicine empty stomach.
Check expire date.
Check authenticity of medicine.
Consume a valid dose. etc.
Q. Is Amlopres 5 mg costly medicine?
Ans: No, amlopres 5 mg tab is not a costly med.
Q. Can I purchase Amlopres 5 mg without prescription?
Ans: No, a customer or patient can get it with a valid doctor prescription.
Q. How much time is taken to perform?
Ans: Its start works within 15 to 20 min.
Q. Can I consume Amlopres 5 mg along with other medicines?
Ans: Of course, a patient can use amlopres 5 mg med with other disease meds.
Q. Does Amlopres 5 mg affect fertility?
Ans: NO.
Q. Can I use this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Ans: Yes, but take a doctor’s advice before consuming amlopres 5 mg.
Q. Can I use Amlopres 5 mg regularly?
Ans: No, only use this medicine as per doctor recommendation.
How it works?
Amlopres 5 Mg is a calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium ions through L type calcium channels into the vascular tissues and cardiac muscle cells. By inhibiting the entry of calcium channels one can decrease the contractility of arterial smooth muscles and causes vasodilation. This leads to relaxation of blood vessels and helps in smooth blood flow hence lowering the overall BP.
When should you avoid it?
You should not take Amlodipine Besylate if you:
Are allergic to Amlodipine Besylate or any other ingredients
Have liver problems
Have unstable angina
Have any other heart problems
Have congestive heart failure
Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Have porphyria
Are breastfeeding
How to take?
You must swallow the whole tablet with one glass full of water. Do not crush or chew it.
When to take?
Amlodipine Besylate is taken once daily with or without food. It is the best way to take medicine same time daily because it shows best results and helps to remember when to take the drug.
For how long should it be taken?
It is important to take the drug for the time period prescribed by the doctor. Sudden discontinuation of medicine or any kind of variation in the dose can cause adverse reactions. So, before stopping the drug intake, always consult your physician first.
What if you take too much (overdose)?
You may need urgent medical attention if you experience below mentioned symptoms:
Dizziness
Confusion
Red skin rash
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Fainting
Rapid heart rate
What if you miss the dose?
In case you miss the dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose then skip the dose and take your next dose on the correct time. Do not double up the dose in order to compensate the missed one.
Description
Amlopres 5 MG Online in USA
Amlopres 5 Mg is a long acting dihydropyridine-type calcium channel blocker. This is the most common drug that is recommended for the lower of hypertension and treatment of angina or chest pain. Lowering the high blood pressure (Hypertension) is helpful in preventing strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. It is quite helpful drug in increasing the ability to exercise and decrease the frequency of angina attacks.
Who is the manufacturer?
Amlopres is manufactured by Cipla pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical giant. It is available on our websites in the pack of 30, 60 and 90 tablets.
Are there any possible drug interactions?
Always inform your doctor about the drugs you are taking till date. Give a complete list of prescription or non prescription drugs and any other disease conditions. This way, doctor is able to decide and give you the list of drugs and other things that may interact with Amlodipine Besylate. The following drugs are seriously contraindicated with amlodipine:
Dantrolene
Simvastatin
Diltiazem
Ivacaftor
Nefazodone
Alfuzosin
Calcium carbonate
Calcium chloride
Calcium citrate etc.
What are the things to be taken care of?
Dont use the expired medicine
Keep a complete record of all the medicines you are taking along with this medicine
This medicine can pass into breast milk and can cause fetal harm
Limit the intake of alcoholic beverages and avoid activity that requires alertness as it causes dizziness
Monitor your blood pressure levels regularly
In patients with coronary artery disease, angina and myocardial infarction may develop with this drug. So, there is need to do dose adjustment
Dont exceed the recommended dose
Edema may develop in some patients within 2-3 weeks of starting the therapy
