Lindapa 5 mg Tablet

Composition of Lindapa 5 mg Tablet

Lindapa 5 mg Tablet contains Amlodipine 5 mg (as amlodipine besylate). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine) class of medicines.

Uses of Lindapa 5 mg Tablet

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

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood pressure
• Helps prevent stroke/heart attack risk by BP control
• Relieves and prevents angina attacks
• Improves blood flow by relaxing blood vessels

How Lindapa 5 mg Tablet works

Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It relaxes and widens blood vessels by blocking calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle, lowering blood pressure. It also improves blood flow to the heart, reducing angina symptoms.

How to take Lindapa 5 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take once daily at the same time each day, with or without food, as prescribed by the doctor. Swallow whole with water; do not stop abruptly 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 Lindapa 5 mg Tablet

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

• Headache
• dizziness
• flushing
• ankle/leg swelling (edema)
• palpitations
• fatigue
• 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 Lindapa 5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in liver disease (dose adjustment may be needed), heart failure, severe aortic stenosis, and very low blood pressure. May cause dizziness—avoid driving if affected. Monitor blood pressure regularly. Seek urgent help for swelling of face/lips, breathing difficulty, or severe chest pain.

Do not take Lindapa 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

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, erythromycin, azole antifungals, ritonavir) may increase amlodipine levels; CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin) may reduce effect; additive BP lowering with other antihypertensives (ACE inhibitors/ARBs, beta-blockers, diuretics); simvastatin (limit simvastatin dose as per clinician advice when used with amlodipine); grapefruit juice may increase levels in some patients.

How to store Lindapa 5 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Lindapa 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:

BALINT PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antihypertensive, Antianginal

Drug class:

Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine)