Amlovel 2.5 mg Tablet

Composition of Amlovel 2.5 mg Tablet

Amlovel 2.5 mg Tablet contains Amlodipine 2.5 mg (as amlodipine besylate). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker (Dihydropyridine) class of medicines.

Uses of Amlovel 2.5 mg Tablet

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); management of chronic stable angina and vasospastic (Prinzmetal) angina.

Key benefits

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

How Amlovel 2.5 mg Tablet works

Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It relaxes blood vessels by reducing calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle, lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow to the heart, which helps prevent angina.

How to take Amlovel 2.5 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take 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 Amlovel 2.5 mg Tablet

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

• Ankle/leg swelling (edema)
• headache
• dizziness
• flushing
• fatigue
• palpitations
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• somnolence

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 Amlovel 2.5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in severe hypotension, aortic stenosis, heart failure, and liver impairment (dose adjustment may be needed). Can cause dizziness—use caution while driving. Do not discontinue without consulting a doctor. Monitor blood pressure regularly.

Do not take Amlovel 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

Additive BP-lowering with other antihypertensives, nitrates, and alcohol. Increased amlodipine levels with strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, erythromycin, azole antifungals, diltiazem, verapamil, ritonavir) and grapefruit juice; reduced effect with CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin). May increase simvastatin exposure—limit simvastatin dose as per clinician advice. Caution with tacrolimus/cyclosporine (levels may increase).

How to store Amlovel 2.5 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Amlovel 2.5 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:

INDIABULLS PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive; Antianginal

Drug class:

Calcium channel blocker (Dihydropyridine)