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Amlodipine 5mg Tablet 100’s

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Indications / Uses

Philvasc Amlodipine 5mg is used to relax blood vessels, which helps lower high blood pressure, improve blood flow, and reduce the heart’s workload. This also enhances oxygen supply to the heart, preventing chest pain related to heart conditions.

This medication is also prescribed for treating specific types of chest pain, including Prinzmetal’s angina, a rare form that occurs during rest.

Side-effects

Common side-effects of Philvasc Amlodipine 5mg can lead to dizziness or fatigue. Avoid driving or engaging in activities requiring alertness if affected. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience the following side effects:
  • Sudden wheezing, chest pain, or difficulty breathing
  • Swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips
  • Tongue and throat swelling causing breathing difficulty
  • Severe skin reactions such as rash, hives, or skin blistering
  • Heart attack or abnormal heartbeat
  • Inflamed pancreas resulting in severe abdominal and back pain with feeling very unwell.

Dosage / Direction for Use

Adults:
The typical starting dose of Amlodipine is 5 mg once daily, which may be increased to 10 mg once daily. It can be taken with or without food at the same time daily with water, but avoid grapefruit juice.

Children (6-17 years):
The starting dose is 2.5 mg daily, up to a maximum of 5 mg daily. Amlodipine 2.5 mg tablets are not available, and splitting 5 mg tablets is not recommended. Continuously take the medication and consult your doctor before completing your prescription.

Your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage of this medication for you. They will also provide guidance on the duration of treatment based on your condition and how you respond to the medication.

Contraindications

Avoid taking Amlodipine if you’re allergic to it or any of its ingredients, which may cause itching, skin redness, or breathing difficulties.
Also, refrain from using it if you have severe low blood pressure, narrowing of the aortic heart valve, or cardiogenic shock.
Additionally, if you’ve experienced heart failure following a heart attack, do not take Amlodipine.

Special Precautions

Before taking Amlodipine, consult your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you have or had recent heart issues, liver disease, severe blood pressure increases, or if you’re an elderly person requiring a dosage adjustment.

Children and Adolescents
For children and adolescents aged 6 to 17, Amlodipine should only be used for hypertension.

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding
If pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss with your doctor before taking Amlodipine.

Driving and using machines
Amlodipine might affect your ability to drive or operate machinery, especially if it causes dizziness or tiredness. If you experience any adverse effects, contact your doctor promptly.

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg
Dimensions 1 × 1 × 1 cm
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