Asomex 2.5 Tab

Tablet

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

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.

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.

Ankle/leg swelling (edema),headache,dizziness,flushing,palpitations,fatigue,nausea,abdominal pain,sleepiness

Use with caution in liver disease (dose adjustment may be needed). May cause dizziness—avoid driving/operating machinery if affected. Use cautiously in severe aortic stenosis, heart failure, or very low blood pressure. Do not stop or change dose without consulting a doctor.

Simvastatin (limit dose; increased simvastatin levels),other antihypertensives (additive BP lowering),CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin/erythromycin, azole antifungals, ritonavir (may increase amlodipine levels),CYP3A4 inducers such as rifampicin, phenytoin, carbamazepine (may reduce effect),grapefruit juice (may increase levels in some patients)

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

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