Amilo 5 mg ( Amlodipine ) 30 tablets

Amilo 5 mg ( Amlodipine ) 30 tablets

Why it’s used

Amilo tablet?is used to treat high blood pressure. It is a prescription medicine. This medicine lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the force required to maintain blood flow from the heart. Amilo is also used to treat long-term chest?pain?called as?Angina. This medicine helps to control chest pain by increasing the amount of blood supply to the heart. It is also used to treat chest pain at rest (variant angina). Amilo is also used to reduce the effects of damage in the heart blood vessels called as Coronary Artery Disease.

Amilo tablet may also be used along with other medicines in the treatment of certain conditions as recommended by the doctor. It is used with?antianginal?agents to treat long-term chest?pain?or chest pain at rest. It is also used together with other?Anti-Hypertensive?agents to treat?high blood pressure.

Calcium Channel Blockers

Amilo?belongs to the?Calcium Channel Blockers?class of medicines.?Calcium?channel blockers treat a variety of conditions, such as high blood pressure, chest?pain?and symptoms of?cold?hands and feet (Raynaud’s disease). These medicines relax blood vessels and thereby increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.

How to use

Read the directions on the product label, patient guide, or?medicine?guide provided by the medicine company or your pharmacist before starting to use?Amilo tablet. If you have any questions related to this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Consume this medicine as recommended by your doctor.

Amilo tablet?is consumed with or without food. Avoid more than one dose of Amilo at a time. Amilo tablet is consumed usually with breakfast, dinner or at bedtime.

Typical Dosage

The typical dose of Amilo is 5-10 mg once daily. The usual dose for children is 2.5-5 mg once daily. The maximum adult dose of?Amilo?is 10 mg in a day. Amilo is commonly used at the same time every day. This makes is easier for patients to not miss a dose of this medicine.

This medicine is to be used for longer periods of time. This medicine is prescribed for long-term use in patients with?angina. You should continue to use this medicine as directed by the doctor even if you feel well.

If you have issues with the health of your liver, an initial dose of 2.5 mg once daily is prescribed in patients with abnormal functioning of the liver. You should consult with your doctor before stopping the use of Amilo.

Your doctor may recommend a lower initial dose of this?medicine?to see the impact of this medicine on the body. Please follow your doctor’s directions.

Use in Children

If you are giving?Amilo tablet?to a child, be sure to use a product that is meant for children. Before giving this medicine to a child, use the child’s weight or age to find the right dose from the product package. You can also read the?dosage section?of this page to know the correct dose for your child. Else, consult with your doctor and follow their recommendation.

Possibly safe with Alcohol

Amilo is known to be safe with?alcohol. Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while using Amilo. Use of Amilo is not recommended with grapefruit or grapefruit juice as it may lead to increased blood pressure lowering effects.

Storage

You should store?Amilo tablet?at room temperature 15?C-30?C (between 59?F and 86?F), away from moisture, and away from light. Store the?medicine?away from the reach of children and?pets.

Medicines may be prescribed for uses other than those listed in the medicine guide. Do not use?Amilo tablet?for conditions for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Amilo tablet to other people who might have the same conditions or symptoms that you have. Self-medication may harm them.

How to take Amilo

Your dose and how often you take?Amilo?will depend on the following factors:

age
patient’s health
the health of the patient’s?kidneys
medicines recommended by the doctor
any other medicines being used
herbal supplements in use
response to the?medicine

Amilo?Dosage

Dosage for?high blood pressure

Adult

Initial: 5 mg once daily
Maximum: 10 mg once a day

Children (6-17 years)

Recommended: 2.5 mg/day
Maximum: 5 mg/day

Older Adults (patients who are old or weak)

Initial: 2.5 mg once daily

Dosage for?long term chest pain

Adult

Recommended: 5-10 mg once daily

Dosage for?chest pain at rest (vasospastic angina)

Adult

Recommended: 5-10 mg once daily

Dosage for?blockage of coronary arteries

Adult

Recommended: 5-10 mg once daily

Dosage calculation for children

To calculate the dosage for children please use the?weight based dose calculator?to calculate the appropriate dosage as per the weight of your child.

Forms

Tablet

Strength:?2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg

Oral solution

Strength:?1 mg/ml

Special Instructions

Oral solution

This medicine should be given via insertion of the tube in the nose (nasogastric tube) and stomach (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube).

Missed Dose

A missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember it. However, if the time for the next dose is almost there, then the missed dose should be skipped, and the regular dosing schedule should be continued. Avoid taking a repeated dose to make up for a missed one.

Overdose

What to do if you overdose on Amilo?

During an overdose of Amilo initiate careful monitoring of respiratory and heart parameters. In case if low blood pressure remains unresponsive to these conservative measures, consider intake of vasopressors (such as?phenylephrine). In some cases of moderate intoxication, vomiting, cleaning out the contents of the stomach (gastric lavage) helps to reduce the harmful effects of this medicine. In healthy individuals, absorption of Amilo can be reduced by taking?charcoal?up to 2 hours after the intake of 10 mg Amilo. Charcoal is a form of carbon that has small, low-volume pores. These pores help trap chemicals as in the case of?poisoning.?Calcium?gluconate, a?mineral?supplement intravenously can prove to be helpful in reversing the effects of?calcium?channel blockade.

Symptoms of an overdose of Amilo

If you use too much of this medicine, it could lead to dangerous levels of the medicine in your body. In such cases, symptoms of an overdose may include:

enlargement of the blood vessels
low blood pressure
rapid heart rate

If you think you have overdosed on Amilo tablet, call a poison control center immediately. You can look up the poison control center information from the?Poison Center Finder?at TabletWise.com.

Precautions while using Amilo

Before you use?Amilo, tell your doctor of your medical and health history including the following:

heart disease
liver?problems
severe increase in blood pressure

Before you use?Amilo tablet, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to dihydropyridine derivatives, or?calcium?channel blockers.

Alcohol

Amilo tablet?is known to be safe with alcohol.

Use in Pregnancy

Amilo tablet should be used in?pregnancy?only when required. Use this medicine only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Use while Breastfeeding

Amilo is not safe for use in women who are?breastfeeding. If you are?breastfeeding, discuss with your doctor if you should either discontinue breastfeeding or stop using this medicine while breastfeeding. Amilo may pass into breast milk in small quantity. Do not breastfeed or take a different medicine after discussing with your doctor.

Impact on Fertility

Consult with your doctor on the use of Amilo tablet, if you are trying to conceive.

Dizziness

Amilo tablet can make you feel sleepy. Be careful while driving, using machinery, or doing any other activity that needs you to be alert. The consumption of?alcohol?with Amilo tablet can make you feel more sleepy.

Increased Risk

This medicine may increase your sensitivity to sunlight. If this happens, limit your time outdoors and prevent?sunburns. Cover your skin or use a sunscreen.

Amilo Side-effects

The following side-effects may commonly occur when using?Amilo tablet. If any of these side-effects worsen or last for a long time, you should consult with your doctor:

ankle swelling
constipation
diarrhea
difficulty in breathing
dizziness
double vision
fatigue
flushing
headache
lack of energy
muscle cramps
nausea
palpitations
sleepiness
stomach?pain
swelling due to fluid build up in the body

Rarely, the use of Amilo tablet may cause the following side-effects:

abnormal dreams
abnormal dryness of the eyes (xerophthalmia)
abnormal vision
abnormality in the joint
abnormality of urinary bladder
anxiety
back pain
bleeding?inside the nose (epistaxis)
burning sensation
chest pain
chest pain
cold?and clammy skin
cough
depression
difficulty in urination
difficulty to move muscles
dry mouth
enlargement of breast in males (gynecomastia)
excessive production of urine
excessive sweating
excessive urination at night
extra and abnormal heartbeats
eye?pain
fainting
feeling of discomfort
gas?formation
hair loss
high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia)
hives
hot flushes
inability in a man to achieve an erection (impotence)
inability to identify smell properly (parosmia)
increase in the size of gums (gingival hyperplasia)
increase level of antidiuretic?hormone?in the blood
increased appetite
increased or decreased heartbeat
increased sweating
increased thirst
increased urine frequency
inflammation of the blood vessels (