AmloGet 5 Box of 30’s
| Manufacturer | West Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Origin of Medicine | India |
| Packing Type | Tablet |
Amlodipine is used alone or together with other medicines to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It works by affecting the movement of calcium into the cells of the heart and blood vessels. This relaxes the blood vessels and lowers blood pressure, and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.
Amlodipine is used to treat certain types of angina (chest pain) and other conditions caused by coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart).
Amlodipine besylate controls chest pain by increasing the supply of blood to the heart. If taken regularly, this medicine controls chest pain, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts. Your doctor may prescribe a different medication to take when you have chest pain.
Amlodipine is also used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children at least 6 years old. Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Take amlodipine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.
Amlodipine is usually taken once per day.
Take the medicine at the same time each day, with or without food.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
If you have high blood pressure, keep using amlodipine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
Do not change your doses or stop taking any medications without your doctor’s advice.
Your treatment may also include:
Diet
Exercise
Weight control
Blood tests
Storage instructions:
Store amlodipine tablets at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.
Store amlodipine oral suspension in the refrigerator; do not freeze.
You should not take amlodipine if you are allergic to it.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
It is not known if amlodipine will harm an unborn baby. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications or medical problems in both mother and baby. The benefit of treating hypertension may outweigh any risks to the baby.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Q1. What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if you are more than 12 hours late for the dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
Q2. What happens if I overdose?
Overdose symptoms may include rapid heartbeats, redness or warmth in your arms or legs, or fainting.
Q3. What should I avoid while taking amlodipine?
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Q4. What other drugs will affect amlodipine?
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective.
Other drugs may interact with amlodipine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
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