What is S-AMLO 5 MG TABLET?
(S-Amlodipine Besylate 5mg)
S-Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that dilates (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow. S-Amlodipine is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, and other medications. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
What is S-Amlo 2.5mg/5mg Tablet used for?
Used to :
- Treat chest pain (angina)
- Conditions caused by coronary artery disease.
- Treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
- Lowering blood pressure
- Lower risk of a stroke or heart attack
- S-Amlodipine is two times as potent(effective) as racemic amlodipine.
Can be used by?
- Adults
- Children who are at least 6 years old.
- Fragile or elderly patients
Dosage?
Take as prescribed by doctors or follow all direction on prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Before taking S-Amlo 2.5mg/5mg consider the following:
You should not take S-Amlodipine if you are allergic to amlodipine.
To make sure S-Amlodipine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
What happens if I miss a dose of S-Amlodipine 2.5mg/5mg
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you are more than 12 hours late, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose S-Amlodipine 2.5mg/5mg
Seek emergency medical attention from your doctor. Overdose symptoms may include rapid heartbeats, redness or warmth in your arms or legs, or fainting.
Side Effects ?
Common amlodipine side effects may include:
- dizziness
- feeling tired
- stomach pain
- nausea
- flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest
- worsening chest pain;
- swelling in your feet or ankles
- severe drowsiness
- Light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.
Is S-AMLO 2.5mg/5mg safe to consume when pregnant ?
S-AMLO is not safe in pregnancy. However, consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
Is S-AMLO 2.5mg/5mg safe to consume while breastfeeding ?
S-Amlodipine 2.5mg/5mg should not be taken while breastfeeding, it can pass into the breast milk and harm the baby.
STORAGE?
- Store this drug in its original container and keep it tightly closed.
- Keep it away from light.
- Keep it away from high temperature.
- Keep your drugs away from areas where they could get wet, such as bathrooms.
- Keep away from children.
Take all drugs exactly as prescribed by doctors
Information contained on this page is not intended to cover all possible uses, direction precautions or effects of this drugs. Check your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for further details.