About Amlocard 10 Tablet 10mg
A calcium channel blocker tablet used to control high blood pressure and chest pain.
Amlocard 10 Tablet Uses
- Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults
- Management of angina (chest pain) linked to reduced blood flow to the heart
- Long term blood pressure control alongside lifestyle changes
Amlocard 10 Tablet Benefits
- Wider blood vessels and easier blood flow
- Reduced frequency of angina episodes
- A lower long term risk of stroke and heart complications
- Once daily dosing
What Experts Say
Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that relaxes smooth muscle in blood vessel walls.
Pakistani physicians frequently prescribe it due to its long duration of action.
Large clinical trials show amlodipine to be effective and generally well tolerated.
Drug Class
- Calcium channel blocker, dihydropyridine type
- Antihypertensive agent
- Antianginal agent
Amlocard 10 Tablet Uses in Urdu
ایملوکارڈ 10 ٹیبلٹ ہائی بلڈ پریشر اور سینے کی جکڑن کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
- ہائی بلڈ پریشر کا علاج
- سینے کی جکڑن اور درد میں کمی
- دل کو خون کی فراہمی میں بہتری
- فالج اور دل کے امراض کے خطرے میں کمی
Amlocard 10 Tablet 10mg formula
How to use Amlocard 10 Tablet 10mg?
- One tablet daily by mouth, with or without food.
- The same time each day for a steady effect.
- Swallow whole with water, without crushing or splitting.
- A missed dose can be taken as soon as remembered, unless the next dose is near.
- No sudden stop without medical advice.
Drug Interactions
- Simvastatin: High doses combined raise muscle related side effect risk.
- Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice: Can raise amlodipine levels.
- Other Blood Pressure Medicines: Can lower blood pressure more than intended.
- CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Can raise amlodipine levels.
- Cyclosporine: May raise cyclosporine levels.
Risks and warnings
- Ankle Swelling: A common effect, more noticeable during long hours of standing.
- Low Blood Pressure: Dizziness or lightheadedness can occur.
- Liver Conditions: Need a lower starting dose and closer monitoring.
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Only if a doctor confirms it is necessary.
- Elderly Patients: May need a lower dose.
- Swelling in the ankles or feet
- Headache
- Flushing or a feeling of warmth
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Palpitations
- Severe dizziness or fainting (serious)
- Chest pain that worsens (serious)
- An irregular or unusually fast heartbeat (serious)
Storage Conditions
- Room temperature storage, away from direct heat and sunlight.
- A dry place, since humid months can affect tablet quality.
- Original packaging until the dose is due.
- Out of reach of children and pets.
- Safe disposal of expired or unused tablets.
