Amlopres 10mg

Amlopres 10 mg

Amlopres 10 mg comprises of an active component Amoldipine besylate, a calcium channel blocker, which acts to widen the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump and reducing its workload. It can be used as a monotherapy or along with other antihypertensive or antifungal agents to treat hypertension. Lowering blood pressure can help prevent heart issues, stroke, or renal dysfunction.

What is Amlopres 10 mg used for?

Amlopres is used alone or in combination with other drugs to manage conditions like hypertension, vasospastic angina, and angina pectoris.

How does Amlopres work?

Amlopres contains the active ingredient Amlodipine besilate, which works by inhibiting the transport of calcium into myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cells, resulting in inhibition of excitation-contraction coupling and subsequent contraction. This systematic vasodilation results in decreased blood pressure. Coronary vasodilation results in decreased frequency as well as severity of attacks of angina.

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What does Amlopres contain?

Amlopres is a medication that contains the active ingredient Amlodipine besylate. Each tablet delivers 10 mg of the beneficial component.

Effects of grape juice on Amlopres

If taken along with grape juice may increase serum levels and effects. Therefore, avoid consuming grapefruit juice during the treatment with Amlopres.

What medications interact with Amlopres?

Like all medicines, Amlopres 10 mg may cause drug interactions. Some of them are listed below:

• Amlopres when used along with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, including itraconazole, ritonavir, and ketoconazole may increase levels.
• Coadminstration of antihypertensives, fentanyl, quinidine, and nitrates may cause additive hypotension.
• Concurrent use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) decreases the antihypertensive effect.
• There is an increase risk of neurotoxicity with lithium.
• It may cause myopathy if used along with simvastatin.
• There is a chance of increasing cyclosporine levels.

When should Amlopres not be used?

• Amplopres is not suitable for hypersensitive patients.
• Do not take it if you are allergic may of the ingredients of the medication.

Use it with caution in the following health issues:

• Aortic stenosis
• Severe hepatic impairment
• History of heart failure
• Pediatrics <6 years of age
• Geriatrics, dose reduction is recommended

What are the side effects of Amlopres?

The side effects of Amlopres 10 m are stated below:

• Central nervous system disorders: fatigue, dizziness
• Gastrointestinal issues: nausea, gingival hyperplasia
• Cardiovascular problems: Bradycrdia, peripheral edema angina, palpitations, hypotension
• Dermatological issues: flushing
• Central nervous system disorders: fatigue, dizziness

How should Amlopres be used?

For adults:

The recommended dose is 5 to 10 mg once daily.

For the treatment of hypertension in fragile and small patients receiving other antihypertensive agents should initiate treatment at 2.5 mg per day. Your physician may increase your dose as per requirement up to 10 mg daily.

For geriatrics:

For the treatment of hypertension, initiate treatment at 2.5 mg daily. Dosage may increase as per the requirement up to 10 mg daily.

For the treatment of angina, the recommended initial dose is 5 mg daily as per the requirement. Do not exceed the maximum recommended dose of 10 mg daily.

For children (6 to 17 years of age)

2.5 mg once daily is the suggested dose.

For patients with Liver impairment:

Initiate treatment at 2.5 mg per day to treat hypertension. The dose can be adjusted according to the requirement.

For the treatment of angina, the initial recommended dose is 5 mg per day. Dose adjustment can be made according to the requirements.

How long should you use Amlopres?

Take Amlopres tablets as long as it is recommended to you. Do not consume it more than the recommended period.

Missed dose of Amlopres

If you miss a dose of Amlopres 10mg, take it as soon as you remember. Don't take the missed dose if the time to take the next dose is near. Taking multiple doses near to each other can lead to excess medication in your body which can be harmful and forced you to rush to the nearest hospital immediately.

How should Amlopres be stored?

Keep the medicine in its original package. Ensure that your children don't have access to the medication. Place the medicine away from heat and flame. Store it at controlled room temperature.