Amlovar 10mg Tablet (Amlodipine) x100

Amlovar 10mg Tablet contains amlodipine besylate, a long-acting calcium channel blocker. This medication is designed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and certain types of chest pain (angina). Amlovar works by relaxing blood vessels, improving blood flow, and reducing the heart’s workload.

Uses

Amlovar 10mg Tablet is primarily used to:

• Treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Manage chronic stable angina
• Control vasospastic angina (Prinzmetal’s or variant angina)
• Reduce the risk of hospitalization due to angina in patients with coronary artery disease
• May be used as part of combination therapy for certain cardiovascular conditions

Benefits

• Effectively lowers blood pressure over a 24-hour period
• Reduces frequency and severity of angina attacks
• Once-daily dosing for improved patient compliance
• Well-tolerated by most patients with minimal side effects
• Can be used in combination with other cardiovascular medications
• Helps prevent heart attacks and strokes in high-risk patients
• Improves exercise tolerance in patients with chronic stable angina

How It Works

Amlodipine besylate in Amlovar 10mg works by blocking calcium channels in the heart and blood vessel walls. This action prevents calcium from entering cells, causing blood vessels to relax and dilate. As a result, blood pressure decreases, and the heart receives more oxygen-rich blood, reducing its workload.

Dosage

The typical starting dose is 5mg once daily, which may be increased to 10mg once daily if necessary. The maximum recommended dose is 10mg per day. Always follow your doctor’s prescription and do not adjust the dose without medical consultation.

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Swelling in ankles or feet (edema)
• Flushing
• Nausea Serious side effects are rare but may include chest pain or severe dizziness. Seek immediate medical attention if these occur.

Warning

Do not stop taking Amlovar 10mg abruptly without consulting your doctor, as this may lead to a sudden increase in blood pressure or worsening of angina symptoms. Use with caution in patients with liver disease or severe heart problems.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Amlovar 10mg should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. It is not known if amlodipine passes into breast milk. Consult your healthcare provider before using while breastfeeding.

Interaction

• May interact with other blood pressure medications
• Can be affected by certain antibiotics and antifungal drugs
• Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may increase the drug’s concentration in the blood
• May interact with simvastatin and other statins
• Potential interactions with CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers

Important Information

Take Amlovar 10mg consistently at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food. Regular blood pressure monitoring is essential while on this medication. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it’s almost time for your next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption while taking this medication as it may enhance the blood pressure-lowering effect.