Ampress Tablets 5Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Ampress Tablets SpecificationRequires Prescription (YES/NO)YesGenericsAmlodipine BesylateUsed ForHypertensionHow it worksThe mechanism of the antihypertensive action of amlodipine is due to direct relaxant effect on vascular smooth muscle. The precise mechanism by which amlodipine relieves angina has not been fully determined but amlodipine reduces total ischemic burden by the following two actions. Amlodipine dilates peripheral arterioles thus, reduces the total peripheral resistance (after load) against which the heart works.Ampress Tablets Usage And SafetyDosageAmlodipine BesylateSide EffectsAmlodipine Besylate is well tolerated; the most commonly observed side effects were headache, edema, fatigue, nausea, flushing and dizziness.Drug InteractionsAzole antifungals , erythromycin , cyclosporins , sildenafil , rifampicin , dantrolene , simvastatin , tacrolimus , other antihypertensives , grape fruit juice.IndicationAmlodipine Besylate is indicated for the first line treatment of hypertension and can be used as the sole agent to control blood pressure in the majority of patients.Amlodipine Besylate is indicated for the first line treatment of myocardial ischemia whether due to fixed obstruction (stable angina) and/ or vasospasm/vasoconstriction (prinzmetal?s or variant angina) of coronary vasculature.When not to UseAmlodipine Besylate is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to dihydropyridines.Ampress Tablets PrecautionsPrecautionAmlodipine Besylate used at similar doses in elderly or younger patients, is equally well tolerated. Therefore, normal dosage regimens are recommended.Ampress Tablets WarningsWarning 1Changes in Amlodipine Besylate plasma concentrations are not correlated with degree of renal impairment. Amlodipine Besylate may be used in such patients at normal doses.Warning 2Amlodipine Besylate half life is prolonged in patients with impaired liver function, the drug should therefore be administered with caution in these patients.Warning 3Safety of Amlodipine Besylate in human pregnancy or lactation has not been established.Ampress Tablets Additional InformationPregnancy categoryAlways consult your physician before using any medicine.Storage (YES/NO)Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.