AMLODEPIN 2.5MG TAB

Short Description

Amlodipine 2.5 mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and certain types of chest pain known as angina. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and works by relaxing blood vessels, helping improve blood flow and lower blood pressure.

What Is Amlodipine 2.5mg Tablet?

Amlodipine 2.5mg Tablet contains amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that helps relax and widen blood vessels. This reduces the resistance against which the heart pumps, helping lower blood pressure.

It is used to manage hypertension and certain types of angina. The 2.5 mg strength may be prescribed when a lower starting dose is appropriate or when a healthcare professional considers a lower dose necessary for an individual patient.

Uses

Amlodipine 2.5mg Tablet may be prescribed to:

• Treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

• Help prevent chest pain caused by chronic stable angina.

• Treat vasospastic angina, in which the blood vessels supplying the heart temporarily narrow.

• Help manage certain cases of coronary artery disease, as part of an appropriate treatment plan.

  
  

The appropriate treatment and dose should be determined by a healthcare professional based on the patient's condition, response to treatment and other medicines.

How Does Amlodipine Work?

Amlodipine blocks L-type calcium channels in the smooth muscle of blood vessel walls. This reduces calcium entry into these muscle cells, allowing the blood vessels to relax and widen.

As a result, blood pressure decreases and the heart can pump blood with less resistance. In angina, widening the arteries can improve the oxygen supply to the heart muscle. Amlodipine is a long-acting medicine, so its effects develop gradually rather than providing immediate relief from sudden chest pain.

How to Take Amlodipine 2.5mg Tablet

Take Amlodipine 2.5mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional.

• Frequency: It is generally taken once daily, as directed by your doctor.

• With or without food: It can usually be taken with or without food.

• Timing: Try to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent routine.

• Administration: Swallow the tablet with water, following the instructions supplied with your product.

• Missed dose: If you miss a dose, follow the patient information leaflet or ask your pharmacist what to do. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

• Treatment duration: Continue treatment as prescribed. Do not stop taking amlodipine or change your dose without consulting your healthcare professional.

  
  

The appropriate dose depends on your condition, blood pressure, response to treatment and other medicines you take.

Important Safety Information

Before taking Amlodipine 2.5mg Tablet, tell your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history and all medicines, vitamins, supplements and herbal products you use.

Use amlodipine with particular caution or seek medical advice before starting it if you have:

• Low blood pressure: Amlodipine may lower blood pressure further and cause dizziness or fainting.

• Heart valve disease: Particularly severe narrowing of the aortic valve.

• Liver problems: Reduced liver function may affect how your body processes the medicine.

• Heart failure or a recent heart attack: Your healthcare professional may need to assess your condition and monitor your response.

• Previous allergic reaction: Do not take amlodipine if you have a known allergy to the medicine.

  
  

Potential medicine interactions: Amlodipine may interact with other blood pressure medicines, certain antibiotics and antifungals, some HIV medicines, immunosuppressants such as ciclosporin or tacrolimus, and cholesterol-lowering medicines such as simvastatin. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may also affect amlodipine levels, so check the product leaflet for advice.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist to check for possible interactions before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Information about the use of amlodipine during pregnancy is limited. It may be prescribed when a healthcare professional considers the potential benefits and risks appropriate. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or become pregnant while taking amlodipine, consult your doctor about your treatment.

Breastfeeding: Amlodipine can pass into breast milk in small amounts. Whether to continue taking it while breastfeeding depends on individual circumstances and local clinical recommendations. Speak with your doctor before starting treatment or making changes to your medicine.

Do not stop prescribed treatment without medical advice, as uncontrolled high blood pressure can also pose risks during pregnancy.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, Amlodipine 2.5mg Tablet can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

Common or recognised side effects include:

• Swelling of the ankles, feet or lower legs (peripheral oedema).

• Headache.

• Dizziness or light-headedness.

• Flushing or a warm feeling in the face.

• Palpitations or a noticeable heartbeat.

• Tiredness or sleepiness.

• Nausea or abdominal discomfort.

  
  

Seek urgent medical attention if you experience difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, severe or worsening chest pain, or fainting. These symptoms may indicate a serious reaction or complication.

This is not a complete list of side effects or warnings. Please refer to the product packaging and patient information leaflet supplied with your medicine for complete information and speak with your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns.

Storage

• Store Amlodipine 2.5mg Tablet according to the instructions shown on the original product packaging.

• Keep the tablets in their original packaging where appropriate to protect them from environmental exposure.

• Protect the medicine from excessive heat and moisture, following the product-specific storage instructions.

• Keep out of reach and sight of children.

• Do not use the medicine after its expiry date.

  
  

Storage requirements may vary by manufacturer and product presentation. Check the packaging for the specific instructions supplied with your medicine.