Amlovin 2.5 mg Tablet

Composition of Amlovin 2.5 mg Tablet

Amlovin 2.5 mg Tablet contains Amlodipine (2.5mg). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine) class of medicines.

Uses of Amlovin 2.5 mg Tablet

Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension); treatment and prevention of angina (chest pain) including chronic stable angina and vasospastic (Prinzmetal) angina

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Reduces risk of cardiovascular complications by controlling BP
• Relieves and prevents angina attacks
• Improves blood flow by relaxing blood vessels

How Amlovin 2.5 mg Tablet works

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

How to take Amlovin 2.5 mg Tablet

Take orally 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

If you miss a dose of Amlovin 2.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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 Amlovin 2.5 mg Tablet

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

• Headache
• dizziness
• flushing
• ankle/leg swelling (edema)
• fatigue
• palpitations
• 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 Amlovin 2.5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in liver impairment; may cause dizziness—avoid driving if affected. Monitor for excessive lowering of blood pressure, worsening chest pain at start of therapy (rare), and swelling/weight gain. Inform doctor if you have heart failure, aortic stenosis, or severe hypotension. Do not stop medicine abruptly without consulting your doctor.

Do not take Amlovin 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 hypotension), strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, erythromycin, ketoconazole/itraconazole, ritonavir) may increase levels, CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampicin, phenytoin, carbamazepine) may reduce effect, simvastatin (limit simvastatin dose as per medical advice), grapefruit juice (may increase effect in some people), tacrolimus/cyclosporine (monitor levels)

How to store Amlovin 2.5 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Amlovin 2.5 mg Tablet

You have been prescribed Amlovin 2.5mg Tablet to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks. Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack and stroke. Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it. A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Amlovin 2.5mg Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It can cause ankle or foot swelling. To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away. It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Amlovin 2.5mg Tablet affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

EAST WEST PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive, Antianginal

Drug class:

Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine)

Chemical class:

Dihydropyridine carboxylic acid derivative