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About Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's

Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's belongs to a class of medicines called calcium channel blockers which are primarily taken for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the force exerted by the blood against the artery walls becomes high. Higher this blood pressure, harder the heart has to pump. 

Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's contains Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that acts by relaxing the blood vessels. This reduces the workload on the heart and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of heart attack or stroke.

Take Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's with or without food as prescribed by your doctor with a full glass of water. Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's may be prescribed alone or in combination with other blood pressure lowering medicines depending upon your blood pressure levels. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other anti-hypertensive medicine. You may have common side effects like headache, feeling exhausted and swollen ankles that usually resolve after some time. You must closely monitor your blood pressure if you ever have had a stroke, heart attack or currently taking other blood pressure-lowering pills. It is advised to continue taking this drug and do not stop taking it suddenly without consulting your doctor.

It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Lifestyle changes are particularly helpful in achieving optimum outcomes with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's and keeping blood pressure under check. Low salt diet, daily physical activity (even 20-30 minute brisk walking for 5 days a week can help!), losing weight in case of people who are obese etc are the mainstay of treatment of hypertension. Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's, are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, heart valve problem or history of heart attack.

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Composition

AMLODIPINE-2.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's

High blood pressure (hypertension), Heart related chest pain (angina), Prevention of heart attack.

Medicinal Benefits

Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's is used to treat heart-related conditions like angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure (hypertension). It is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits the entry of calcium (ions) across the heart that relaxes and widens the smooth muscles for better blood flow. Besides this, Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's help prevent sudden spasm of the coronary artery (blood vessels of the heart) and reduces how hard the heart has to work to pump blood around the body, lowering its oxygen requirements. It improves an individual’s tolerance to physical activity and exercise and keeps their blood pressure normal during exercise. As a result, it overall protects your heart and keeps your heart healthy.

Side Effects of Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's

  • Dizziness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Headache
  • Feeling exhausted
  • Swollen ankles
  • Nausea

Directions for Use

Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's can be taken orally with or without food or as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with approximately a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Try to take it at the same day every day. Do not double the dose if missed.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's should not be given to the people allergic to Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women without the prescription of a doctor. Besides this, it is contraindicated in patients with aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's and breastfeeding. 

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- HYPERTENSIVES

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
AmlodipineSirolimus
Severe

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AmlodipineDantrolene
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's:
Using Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's together with dantrolene may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's with Dantrolene can cause an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek medical attention if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AmlodipineSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's can make Sirolimus may increase the risk of angioedema (a condition associated with swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, and occasionally also the hands and feet).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's and Sirolimus, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you notice any swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands and feet or have trouble breathing or swallowing. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipineDolasetron
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's:
Using dolasetron together with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's and Dolasetron, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, like feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or your heart beating irregularly, it's important to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipinePhenobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's:
Using phenobarbital and Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's may drastically lower Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of phenobarbital with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineEnzalutamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's:
Using a combination of Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's and enzalutamide may drastically lower Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's blood levels, making the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's with enzalutamide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineRifabutin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's:
Using Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's and rifabutin together may lower Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's with rifabutin, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Consult the doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipinePhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's:
Using Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's and phenytoin together may drastically lower Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's blood levels, which makes the medicine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's with phenytoin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineSimvastatin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's:
Taking simvastatin with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's may result in considerably higher blood levels of simvastatin and may increase the risk of side effects (liver damage and rhabdomyolysis - an uncommon but serious illness characterized by the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's with simvastatin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have unexplained muscular pain, soreness, or weakness while using simvastatin, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark-colored urine, consult the doctor immediately. However, if you develop a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
AmlodipineLemborexant
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of lemborexant and Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's may increase the blood levels of lemborexant.

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's with Lemborexant can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience abnormal sleep patterns, worsening of depression, changes in heartbeat, or headache. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmlodipineNitisinone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's:
Coadministration of Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's and Nitisinone may increase the blood levels and effects of Nitisinone.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nitisinone with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms or if you feel unwell after taking your medication, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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AMLODIPINE-2.5MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Mild

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AMLODIPINE-2.5MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Mild
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
The consumption of grapefruit juice with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's may slightly increase plasma concentrations of Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's. Avoid consuming grapefruit juice while being treated with Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's. However, if you experience headache, hypotension, syncope, tachycardia, or oedema consult a doctor.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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  • METOPROLOL
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  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
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  • SIMVASTATIN
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  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PRIMIDONE
  • CYCLOSPORINE
  • TACROLIMUS
  • IBUPROFEN
  • ASPIRIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep your weight under control with BMI 19.5-24.9.
  • Do regular physical activity or exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, or about 30 minutes most days of the week. Doing this can help you to lower your raised blood pressure by about 5 mm of Hg.
  • Opt for diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies and low-fat dairy products.
  • Limit intake of sodium chloride (table salt) in your daily diet to 2300 mg per day or less than 1500 mg is ideal for most adults.
  • If you are taking alcohol then only one serving for women and two servings for men is advisable.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.
  • Avoid chronic stress as it can raise your blood pressure. Try to enjoy and spent time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Monitor your blood pressure daily and if there is too much of fluctuation then immediately contact your doctor.
  • Try to include heart healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil and coconut oil can help in lowering your elevated blood pressure.

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Special Advise

  • Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's is generally advised for treatment of high blood pressure and other heart conditions.
  • Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's should be taken at the same time every day for its maximum effects to be seen and for increased compliance.
  • Consumption of Amlopres-2.5 Tablet 15's may cause dizziness. Avoid activities like driving while on this medication.
  • Sudden drop of blood pressure may be seen while on this medication which might lead to dizziness. Changing your posture at a slower rate might help counter this. 
  • Ankle swelling is a sometimes seen as a side effect with this drug. Consult your doctor if this or other side effects cause trouble or are persistent.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Blood pressure: It is the measurement of the force that our heart uses to pump blood to all parts of the body. Hypertension is a chronic condition when blood pressure is too high. This condition can lead to hardened arteries (blood vessels), decreasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. Raised blood pressure can cause chest pain (angina) and heart attack (when blood supply to the heart is blocked). Additionally, high blood pressure also causes brain damage (stroke) and kidney failure. High blood pressure can be diagnosed with the help of a blood pressure monitor. Systolic pressure is the pressure with which the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 140/90 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 140 mm of Hg and, diastolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg. Ideal blood pressure should be between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg.

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