Amfasc 10 mg 30 capsules

Amlodipine capsules what is the medicine and what is its use. Amlodipine contains the active ingredient amlodipine, which belongs to a group of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. The doctor may prescribe the medicine for different uses and/or at different doses than those mentioned in the leaflet, and the prescription should always be followed as indicated on the pharmacy label. Amlodipine is used to treat: high blood pressure. A special type of chest pain known as angina, including variant angina (Prinzmetal's). In patients with high blood pressure, the medicine works by dilating blood vessels, helping blood flow more easily. In patients with angina, amlodipine improves blood flow to the heart muscle and increases its oxygen supply, reducing chest pain. Amlodipine does not provide immediate relief for chest pain caused by angina. Usage instructions Always use this medicine as your doctor or pharmacist told you. Consult the doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. Recommended starting dose: 5 mg once daily. The dose can be increased to: 10 mg once daily. The medicine can be taken before or after food. The medicine should be taken at the same time each day with a glass of water. Do not take amlodipine with grapefruit juice. Use of amlodipine in children and adolescents (6–17 years) Starting dose: 2.5 mg daily. The maximum recommended dose: 5 mg daily. It is important to take the tablets continuously. Do not wait until the tablets run out before consulting a doctor. In case of overdose Contact your doctor immediately or go to the hospital or poison information center. If a child accidentally takes the medicine, act immediately. An overdose may cause: severe low blood pressure, dizziness or weakness, cold and clammy skin, loss of consciousness or shock. See a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. If a dose is missed Do not worry. If you forget a dose, skip it and take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one. If you stop treatment The doctor will determine the duration of treatment. Symptoms may return if you stop taking the medicine without consulting a doctor. Consult the doctor or pharmacist before stopping the medicine. Warnings and precautions Do not use amlodipine if you are allergic to amlodipine or any of the ingredients in the medicine or any other calcium channel blockers. Allergic reactions may include: itching, skin redness, difficulty breathing. Do not use the medicine if you are suffering from: severe low blood pressure, severe narrowing of the aortic valve or heart shock, heart failure after a severe heart attack. Consult the doctor or pharmacist before use. Inform your doctor if you have or have had: recent heart attack, heart stroke, hypertensive crisis, liver disease. If you are elderly and need dose adjustment. Ingredients Amlodipine is available in three strengths: 2.5 mg amlodipine (besylate), 5 mg amlodipine (besylate), 10 mg amlodipine (besylate). Product details Brand: Amfascale Quantity: 30 capsules Product form: capsules Type of product: capsules