Asomex 2.5 Tab

Composition

Amlodipine (2.5mg)

Uses of Asomex 2.5 Tab

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

• •Lowers high blood pressure
• •Helps prevent angina/chest pain
• •Improves blood flow by relaxing blood vessels
• •Reduces risk of heart and stroke complications with BP control

How it works

Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It relaxes blood vessels by inhibiting calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle, lowering blood pressure and reducing the heart’s workload. It also improves blood flow to the heart muscle, helping prevent angina.

Directions for use

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 abruptly without medical advice.

Side effects

Common side effects of Asomex 2.5 Tab may include:

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