Amlo Card 5 mg tablets - Amlo Card 5 mg tab

Amolocard 5 mg tablets, reduces blood pressure, and protects from complications of high blood pressure - 30 tablets Generic name: amlodipine 5 mg tablets Amolocard 5 mg tablets belong to antihypertensive medications How amlodipine works: Amlodipine prevents calcium ion flow into cells, with a greater effect on smooth muscle cells in blood vessels, leading to vasodilation and decreased vascular resistance to blood flow, thus lowering blood pressure. Medical uses of Amolocard 5 mg tablets: Treatment of patients with high blood pressure: High blood pressure is a common condition where long-term pressure on the artery walls is high enough to eventually cause health problems, such as heart diseases. Treatment of patients with coronary artery diseases (stable and chronic angina, angina caused by sudden artery constriction) How to use Amolocard 5 mg tablets: Take the medication as your doctor or pharmacist explained. Take the medication with a glass of water. If you take this medication once daily, take it in the morning. Recommended dose for adults: 5 mg once daily, maximum 10 mg once daily. Patients who are young, weak, elderly, or have liver impairment can start with a dose of 2.5 mg once daily. For children: 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily. Doses can be changed in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. If you take more than you should, talk to your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the missed dose. Side effects of Amolocard 5 mg tablets: The most common side effects are headache and swelling, which depend on the dose of the medication. Other side effects not dose-dependent but reported include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, and drowsiness. Using Amolocard 5 mg tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you might be pregnant, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medication. Precautions and warnings while using Amolocard 5 mg tablets: Low blood pressure with symptoms may occur. However, due to the gradual start of the medication, severe hypotension is unlikely. Exacerbation of angina and acute myocardial infarction may develop after starting or increasing the dose of amlodipine, especially in patients with severe coronary artery blockage. Gradually increase the dose for patients with severe liver impairment. Inform your doctor or pharmacist about all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs, before starting amlodipine. How to store Amolocard 5 mg tablets: Store at temperatures below 25°C. Do not refrigerate the medication. Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Store in the original packaging to protect from moisture. Do not use this medication after the expiration date printed on the box/strip/label. The expiration date refers to the last day of the month.