Amdepin 5 mg Tablet

Composition of Amdepin 5 mg Tablet

Amdepin 5 mg Tablet contains Amlodipine 5 mg (as amlodipine besylate) tablet. It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine) class of medicines.

Uses of Amdepin 5 mg Tablet

• Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)
• chronic stable angina (chest pain)
• vasospastic/Prinzmetal’s angina; helps reduce risk of cardiovascular events related to uncontrolled blood pressure

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces risk of stroke/heart attack due to hypertension
• Relieves and prevents angina episodes
• Improves blood flow by relaxing blood vessels

How Amdepin 5 mg Tablet works

Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It relaxes and widens peripheral arteries by blocking calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle, lowering blood pressure. It also improves blood flow to the heart, reducing angina symptoms.

How to take Amdepin 5 mg Tablet

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day, with or without food. Swallow with water; do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure and a dangerously slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Amdepin 5 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Amdepin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Swelling of ankles/feet (edema)
• headache
• dizziness
• flushing
• palpitations
• fatigue
• nausea
• abdominal pain

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Amdepin 5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in severe hypotension, aortic stenosis, heart failure, and liver impairment (may need lower dose). Can cause dizziness—avoid driving if affected. Peripheral edema is common. Do not discontinue without doctor advice; monitor blood pressure regularly.

Do not take Amdepin if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with very low blood pressure or with severe narrowing of the aortic valve.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antihypertensives (additive BP lowering), simvastatin (limit simvastatin dose; increased levels), strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin/erythromycin, azole antifungals, ritonavir (may increase amlodipine levels), CYP3A4 inducers such as rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin (may reduce effect), grapefruit juice (may increase levels in some), tadalafil/sildenafil (additive hypotension)

How to store Amdepin 5 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Amdepin 5 mg Tablet

Raising your legs when sitting, and reducing salt, helps with ankle swelling. Do not stop suddenly without asking your doctor.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CADILA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive, Antianginal

Drug class:

Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine)