Amlovel 5MG Tab

Composition

Amlodipine besylate equivalent to Amlodipine 5 mg

Uses of Amlovel 5MG Tab

Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), management of chronic stable angina, and vasospastic (Prinzmetal) angina; may help reduce risk of cardiovascular events by controlling blood pressure.

• •Lowers high blood pressure
• •Helps prevent complications like stroke/heart attack by controlling BP
• •Relieves and prevents angina chest pain
• •Improves blood flow by relaxing blood vessels
• •Once-daily dosing for better adherence

How it works

Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels by inhibiting calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle. This lowers peripheral resistance and blood pressure and improves blood flow to the heart, reducing angina symptoms.

Directions for use

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

Side effects

Common side effects of Amlovel 5MG Tab may include:

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