Amlovas 5 Tablet (Amlodipine 5mg)

Amlovas 5 MG Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This medicine works by relaxing the blood vessels which make the blood flow easily, thus lowering the blood pressure. This will reduce your risk of heart attack or a stroke by making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.

Amlovas 5 MG Tablet shows side effects like swelling in your ankles or feet, headache, sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, nausea, and upset stomach. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Avoid consuming grapefruit juice with this medicine as it can cause side effects.

Amlovas 5 MG Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose will be decided by your doctor depending on your blood pressure level. Take this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a constant level in the blood. It is a long-term treatment hence, do not stop the medicine without your doctor’s consultation. Stopping this medicine abruptly can cause unwanted side effects or a sudden increase in your blood pressure.

Amlovas 5 MG Tablet is not recommended to be used in children under 6 years unless prescribed by your doctor.  Inform your doctor about all the medicines and supplements you are taking as this medicine can interact with them and result in side effects. If you have any pre-existing liver problems, then inform your doctor about them. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, then consult your doctor before taking Amlovas 5 MG Tablet.

List of substitutes for Amlovas 5 MG Tablet

Amlogard 5 MG Tablet

Pfizer Ltd.

Amlomed 5 MG Tablet

Zydus Cadila

Amlopres 5 MG Tablet

Cipla Ltd.

Camlo 5 MG Tablet

Strides Shasun Ltd.

Myodura 5 MG Tablet

Wockhardt Ltd.

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Major & minor side effects for Amlovas 5 MG Tablet

Swelling of ankles or feet

Difficulty in breathing

Dizziness

Increased heartbeat

Redness of face, neck, arms and chest

Muscle pain

Heartburn

Acid or sour stomach

Stomach pain

Anxiety

Diarrhoea

Constipation

Sweating

Nausea

Stomach upset

Headache

What is it prescribed for?

Hypertension

Hypertension (high blood pressure) can cause damage to the blood vessels that leads to heart problems, kidney problems, stroke, and medical conditions.  Amlovas 5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of hypertension. It reduces the increased blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Angina pectoris

Angina pectoris is a heart condition characterized by chest pain. It occurs when the heart muscle does not get enough blood as required. The symptoms include squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest. Amlovas 5 MG Tablet is used in the prevention of angina pectoris.

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