LODIPAM 10 mg 30 tablets

Lodipam 10 mg, reduces blood pressure, and protects from complications of high blood pressure - 30 tablets Generic name: Amlodipine 10 mg tablets Lodipam 10 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 Lodipam 10 mg tablets: For treating patients with high blood pressure: Hypertension is a common condition where long-term blood pressure on artery walls is high enough to eventually cause health problems, such as heart diseases. To treat patients with coronary artery diseases (stable and chronic angina, angina caused by sudden artery constriction) How to use Lodipam 10 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. For younger, weaker, elderly, or liver failure patients: start with 2.5 mg once daily. Children's dose: 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily. Dose adjustments may be made in special circumstances, so always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. If you take more than prescribed, 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 Lodipam 10 mg tablets: The most common side effects are headache and swelling, which depend on the dose. Other reported side effects not dose-dependent include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, and drowsiness. Using Lodipam 10 mg tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or think you might be pregnant or planning to have a child, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medication. Helpful tips for lowering blood pressure: In addition to adhering to treatment, the following tips may help control blood pressure levels: - Avoid foods high in fats. - Avoid caffeine-containing drinks like coffee and soda. - Reduce salt intake by avoiding foods high in sodium, such as salted nuts and pickles, which can raise blood pressure, and replace them with fresh green salads. - Exercise regularly. - Measure blood pressure regularly: Patients are advised to have a home blood pressure monitor such as Buerer, blood pressure measuring device, or Omron electronic blood pressure monitor. Precautions when measuring blood pressure: - Check your device’s accuracy before first use. - Measure blood pressure twice daily. - Do not measure blood pressure immediately after waking; prepare for the day but do not eat breakfast or take medications before measuring. - Avoid eating, caffeine, or smoking 30 minutes before measurement. - Sit quietly for five minutes in a comfortable position with legs and ankles relaxed, back supported. - Place the cuff directly on the skin, not over clothing. - Do not talk during measurement. Warnings and precautions while using Lodipam 10 mg tablets: - Symptomatic hypotension may occur. However, due to gradual start of medication, severe hypotension is unlikely. - Worsening angina and acute myocardial infarction may develop after starting or increasing the dose of Amlodipine, especially in patients with severe coronary artery blockage. - Slowly increase the dose in patients with severe liver failure. - Inform your doctor or pharmacist about all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs, before starting Amlodipine. How to store Lodipam 10 mg tablets: - Store below 25°C. - Do not refrigerate. - Keep out of sight and reach of children. - Store in the original container to protect from moisture. - Do not use after the expiration date printed on the package/strip/label. The expiration date indicates the last day of the month. Your health in numbers: Normal blood pressure level is less than 120/80 mm Hg. High blood pressure: When systolic reading is 120-129 mm Hg and diastolic is less than 80 mm Hg. Stage 1 hypertension: When systolic reading is 130-139 mm Hg or diastolic is 80-89 mm Hg. Stage 2 hypertension: When blood pressure reading is 140/90 mm Hg or higher. Hypertensive crisis: A serious condition requiring immediate hospital visit if blood pressure equals or exceeds 180/120 mm Hg. For more information about Amlodipine, consult your doctor or pharmacist.