Manufacturer: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : S-Amlodipine(2.5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.
Amlovas Tablet works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, thus making it easier for the blood to pass through the blood vessels and lowers the blood pressure.
It also improves the blood and oxygen supply to heart muscle and relieves chest pain.
Following oral administration, amlodipine shows different pharmacokinetic (PK) characteristics (high oral bioavailability of 60%–65%, a longer time to Cmax [tmax] of 6–12 hours, and a longer t1/2 of 30–50 hours) compared to other dihydropyridine CCBs.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Amlovas S
Dizziness
Headache
Palpitations
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Fatigue
severe narrowing of the aortic heart valve.
significantly low blood pressure.
severe liver disease.
Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
S Amlodipine 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.
Medications that inhibit an enzyme called CYP3A4 can increase the concentration of amlodipine in the blood. These drugs include diltiazem, ketoconazole, itraconazole, and ritonavir.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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 Amlovas S 2.5mg 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.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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. Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How long does it take for Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet to work?
Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet starts working on the day it is taken. However, it may take weeks to see the full effect. You should continue taking the medicine even if you feel better or if you do not notice any considerable difference. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns or you feel worse after taking the medicine.
Q. Is Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet bad for the kidneys?
No, there is no evidence that Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet causes deterioration of kidney problems. Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet can be used in normal doses in patients with kidney problems. In fact, its blood pressure-lowering effect helps to prevent injury to the kidneys due to hypertension.
Q. Should I take Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet in the morning or at night?
Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. Take the medicine as advised by the doctor. It is advised to 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.
Q. How long do I need to take Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet?
You should keep on taking Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. You may need to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel well or your blood pressure is well controlled. If you stop taking Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.
Q. I have been told that I have to take Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet for several years. Is it safe to take it for a long time?
Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It does not cure hypertension but helps to keep the blood pressure under control for as long as you take. For this reason, blood pressure-lowering medicines may need to be taken for a long period of time or even life long. Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet is safe and well tolerated by most people and does not have any lasting toxicity when taken for a long time. For best results, take it exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.
Q. I have developed swelling over my ankles after using Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet. What should I do?
Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Q. Do I need to change my diet while using Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet?
Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Amlovas S 2.5mg Tablet. Take a low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.
