Amlo 5 MG Tablet

Amlo tablet acts as a calcium channel blocker that improves blood flow by dilating blood vessels. It is used to treat angina, high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. This medication is recommended in case of heart failure if other medications fail to work.

The dosage is later adjusted depending on your reaction to the first dose. It is often times used in combination with other antihypertensive and anti-anginal medicines. If you miss a dose then take the next dose as soon as possible. In case of overdosing, seek medical attention immediately.

• Hypertension

• Angina Pectoris

• Allergy

• Swelling Of Ankles Or Feet

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Dizziness

• Increased Heart Rate

• Redness

• Muscle Pain

• Heartburn

• Acid Or Sour Stomach

• Stomach Pain

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This effect of this medicine lasts for a duration of approximately 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 6 to 12 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Amlo 5 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Amlodac 5 MG Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Amlopres 5 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Calchek 5 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Amlodipine Besylate 5 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Neual 20 MG Tablet

  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This medication is an calcium channel blockers. It works by inhibiting the entry of calcium into the cardiac and vascular smooth muscles and prevents the contraction of the muscles and thereby reduces the blood pressure.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This drug interacts with Carbamazepine, Dexamethasone, Itraconazole and others.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Hypotension or cardiogenic shock, Coronary Artery Disease and others.