Eslo Tablet 2.5 mg

Composition of Eslo Tablet 2.5 mg

Eslo Tablet 2.5 mg contains S-Amlodipine (2.5mg).

Uses of Eslo Tablet 2.5 mg

Angina (heart-related chest pain) Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Prevention of Stroke

Key benefits

• In Angina (heart-related chest pain) Eslo 2.5 Tablet helps prevent chest pain (angina) by improving blood flow to the heart. It relaxes and widens the blood vessels
• making it easier for the heart to get enough oxygen
• especially during physical activity or stress. This helps reduce the frequency and severity of chest pain and allows you to stay more active without discomfort. In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure) Eslo 2.5 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces your risk of having a stroke
• a heart attack
• or kidney problems in the future. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine
• but it works in the long term to keep you well. Take regularly
• as prescribed for this medicine to be most effective
• even if you feel better. In Prevention of Stroke Eslo 2.5 Tablet reduces the risk of future strokes. It helps lower your blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. This reduces the chances of you having a stroke. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the maximum benefit. Show More

How Eslo Tablet 2.5 mg works

Eslo 2.5 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

How to take Eslo Tablet 2.5 mg

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eslo 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

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 Eslo 2.5 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.

If you take too much

Taking more Eslo than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Eslo Tablet 2.5 mg

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

• Nausea Dizziness Headache Muscle cramp Palpitations Sleepiness Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
• ears
• neck and trunk) Abdominal pain Ankle swelling Edema (swelling) Fatigue

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 Eslo Tablet 2.5 mg

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Eslo. Some combinations can change how Eslo works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Eslo Tablet 2.5 mg

Store Eslo below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Eslo Tablet 2.5 mg

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 Eslo 2.5 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 Eslo 2.5 Tablet affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ZUVENTUS HEALTHCARE LTD`

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Chemical class:

Dihydropyridine carboxylic acid derivative