Amcard 5MG Tab

Composition

Amlodipine (5mg)

Uses of Amcard 5MG Tab

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); treatment of chronic stable angina and vasospastic (Prinzmetal) angina; may help reduce risk of cardiovascular events related to high blood pressure.

• •Lowers high blood pressure
• •Helps prevent complications of hypertension (stroke/heart attack risk reduction)
• •Relieves chest pain (angina)
• •Improves blood flow by relaxing blood vessels
• •Once-daily convenient dosing

How it works

Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It relaxes and widens blood vessels by blocking calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle, lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow to the heart to reduce angina symptoms.

Directions for use

Tablet for oral use. Take as prescribed by the doctor, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow with water; do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of Amcard 5MG Tab may include:

• •Headache
• •dizziness
• •flushing
• •ankle/feet swelling (peripheral edema)
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