About Amlo-Q tablet 10mg
Amlo-Q tablet lowers high blood pressure and helps prevent chest pain caused by angina.
Amlo-Q tablet 10mg Uses
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Chronic stable angina (chest pain)
- Coronary artery disease management
- Vasospastic (Prinzmetal's) angina
Amlo-Q tablet 10mg Benefits
- Relaxes and widens blood vessels for smoother blood flow
- Reduces the frequency of angina episodes
- Provides steady 24 hour blood pressure control with once daily dosing
- Lowers the long term risk of stroke and heart complications
What Experts Say
Amlodipine, the active ingredient in Amlo-Q tablet, is one of the most widely prescribed blood pressure medicines in Pakistan because it works well for both young and elderly patients. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and relaxes the muscles in blood vessel walls.
Doctors often choose it for patients who also have angina, since it reduces the heart's workload and improves blood flow to the heart muscle. Its long duration of action means most patients only need to take it once a day, which improves adherence to treatment.
Physicians advise patients to monitor for ankle swelling, a well known side effect, and to report it rather than stopping the medicine on their own. Regular blood pressure checks help doctors adjust the dose safely over time.
Drug Class
- Calcium channel blocker
- Antihypertensive agent
- Anti anginal medicine
Amlo-Q tablet 10mg Uses in Urdu
- ہائی بلڈ پریشر کو کنٹرول کرنے کے لیے
- سینے کے درد یعنی انجائنا سے آرام کے لیے
- دل کی شریانوں کی بیماری میں مدد کے لیے
- فالج اور دل کے دورے کے خطرے کو کم کرنے کے لیے
Amlo-Q tablet 10mg formula
How to use Amlo-Q tablet 10mg?
- Take Amlo-Q tablet once daily, with or without food.
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
- Take it at the same time each day for consistent blood pressure control.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly without your doctor's advice.
- If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it is close to the next dose.
Drug Interactions
- Simvastatin: Taking with high dose simvastatin can increase the risk of muscle related side effects.
- Grapefruit Juice: Grapefruit can raise Amlodipine levels in the blood and increase side effects.
- Other Blood Pressure Medicines: Combining with beta blockers or diuretics can cause an excessive drop in blood pressure.
- CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Certain antifungal or antibiotic medicines can raise Amlodipine levels in the body.
Risks and warnings
- Ankle Swelling: Fluid retention in the ankles and feet is a common effect of this medicine class.
- Liver Disease: Patients with liver problems may need a lower dose under medical supervision.
- Low Blood Pressure: Amlo-Q can cause dizziness or fainting, especially when standing up quickly.
- Heart Conditions: Patients with severe aortic stenosis should use this medicine only under specialist care.
- Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed and advised by your doctor during pregnancy.
Amlo-Q tablet 10mg Side Effects
- Swelling of the ankles or feet
- Headache
- Flushing or warmth in the face
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Palpitations
- Stomach upset
- Muscle cramps
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C, away from heat and moisture.
- Keep the tablets in their original blister pack.
- Protect from direct sunlight.
- Keep out of reach of children.
