Amlovas S 5mg Tablet

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects include fatigue, swelling in the feet or ankles, sleepiness, dizziness, flushing, and headache. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won’t go away.

Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking – especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

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

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. Amlovas S 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. In high blood pressure, it normalizes the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels to reduce the pressure on them, thereby improving the blood flow in the body. The enhanced blood flow in the body further relaxes the heart muscles by reducing the workload on the heart. It also improves the oxygen flow in the body, thereby, preventing any heart-related chest pain.

If you miss a dose of Amlovas S 5mg 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.

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 Amlovas S 5mg 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 Amlovas S 5mg Tablet affects you. 

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Q. How long does it take for Amlovas S 5mg Tablet to work?

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet starts working on the day it is taken. However, it may take weeks to see the full effect. You should continue taking the medicine even if you feel better or if you do not notice any considerable difference. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns or you feel worse after taking the medicine.

Q. Is Amlovas S 5mg Tablet bad for the kidneys?

No, there is no evidence that Amlovas S 5mg Tablet causes deterioration of kidney problems. Amlovas S 5mg Tablet can be used in normal doses in patients with kidney problems. In fact, its blood pressure-lowering effect helps to prevent injury to the kidneys due to hypertension.

Q. Should I take Amlovas S 5mg Tablet in the morning or at night?

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. Take the medicine as advised by the doctor. It is advised to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.

Q. How long do I need to take Amlovas S 5mg Tablet?

You should keep on taking Amlovas S 5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. You may need to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel well or your blood pressure is well controlled. If you stop taking Amlovas S 5mg Tablet, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.

Q. I have been told that I have to take Amlovas S 5mg Tablet for several years. Is it safe to take it for a long time?

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It does not cure hypertension but helps to keep the blood pressure under control for as long as you take. For this reason, blood pressure-lowering medicines may need to be taken for a long period of time or even life long. Amlovas S 5mg Tablet is safe and well tolerated by most people and does not have any lasting toxicity when taken for a long time. For best results, take it exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.

Q. I have developed swelling over my ankles after using Amlovas S 5mg Tablet. What should I do?

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.

Q. Do I need to change my diet while using Amlovas S 5mg Tablet?

Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Amlovas S 5mg Tablet. Take a low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Amlovas S 5mg 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 Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as a calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body. This means that more oxygen gets to your heart and reduces the risk of getting chest pain (angina). This medicine should not be used to treat chest pain which is already happening. It is used to prevent or reduce the frequency of angina attacks. This medicine needs to be taken regularly as prescribed for it to work effectively. So, it is important to keep taking it even if you feel well and have no symptoms.

In Prevention of Heart attack

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet 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 heart attack. It can also reduce the risk of dying if it is given immediately after a heart attack. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

In Prevention of Stroke

Amlovas S 5mg 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 moreshow less

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Fatigue

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

Palpitations

Headache

Dizziness

Alcohol:CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Amlovas S 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Amlovas S 5mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Amlovas S 5mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver:CAUTION

Amlovas S 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amlovas S 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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