AMLOPRES.2.5

Description

Product Introduction
Amlopres 2.5 Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as calcium channel blockers. It is primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). By lowering blood pressure and reducing the workload on the heart, Amlopres helps prevent future complications like heart attacks and strokes.

Amlopres 2.5 may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medicines, depending on the severity of your condition. The recommended dose is based on what you are treating and your doctor’s advice. You can take it at any time of the day, with or without food, but it is best to take it consistently at the same time each day. Do not stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor, even if you feel well, as high blood pressure often has no symptoms. Stopping the medicine could worsen your condition. Additionally, maintaining an active lifestyle, managing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will help control your blood pressure effectively.

Salt Composition

• Amlodipine – 2.5 mg

Uses of Amlopres Tablet

• Angina (heart-related chest pain)
• Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
• Hypertensive emergency
• Subarachnoid hemorrhage
• Anal fissure

Benefits of Amlopres Tablet

• In Hypertension (high blood pressure):
  Amlopres 2.5 Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels, which allows blood to flow more easily throughout the body. This lowers blood pressure, reducing the risk of complications like stroke, heart attack, or kidney problems. Although you may not feel an immediate benefit, it is important to take the medication regularly as prescribed to manage blood pressure in the long term.

Side Effects of Amlopres Tablet
Most side effects are mild and will often subside as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, consult your doctor if any side effects persist or become bothersome. Common side effects include:

• Headache
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Sleepiness
• Edema (swelling)

There have been reports of lichenoid keratosis (a benign, inflamed, solitary skin lesion, typically brownish or reddish) in some patients. If you experience this, inform your doctor.

How to Use Amlopres Tablet

• Take the tablet as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew, crush, or break it.
• Amlopres 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is advisable to take it at the same time each day for consistency.

How Amlopres Tablet Works
Amlopres 2.5 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it works by relaxing the blood vessels, reducing the pressure on them, and improving blood flow throughout the body. In the case of angina, this improved blood flow relaxes the heart muscles, reducing the workload on the heart and enhancing oxygen supply, thus preventing heart-related chest pain.

Marketer
Cipla Ltd