Amlocard-S 5 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent angina (heart-related chest pain). It is a calcium channel blocker which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. Amlocard-S 5 Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and the severity of your condition. You can take it at any time of day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. The most common side effects include fatigue, swelling in the feet or ankles, sleepiness, dizziness, flushing, and headache. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or won't go away. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking – especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Headache
• Palpitations
• Abdominal pain
• Muscle cramp
• Nausea
• Sleepiness
• Visual disturbance
• Dyspepsia
• Breathlessness
• Change in bowel habits

If you miss a dose of Amlocard-S 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Dihydropyridinecarboxylic acids derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::CARDIAC|Action Class::Calcium channel blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)

• Q. Q. How long does it take for Amlocard-S 5 Tablet to work??
  Ans: Amlocard-S 5 Tablet starts working on the day it is taken. However, it may take weeks to see the full effect. You should continue taking the medicine even if you feel better or if you do not notice any considerable difference. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns or you feel worse after taking the medicine.
• Q. Q. Is Amlocard-S 5 Tablet bad for the kidneys??
  Ans: No, there is no evidence that Amlocard-S 5 Tablet causes deterioration of kidney problems. Amlocard-S 5 Tablet can be used in normal doses in patients with kidney problems. In fact, its blood pressure-lowering effect helps to prevent injury to the kidneys due to hypertension.
• Q. Q. Should I take Amlocard-S 5 Tablet in the morning or at night??
  Ans: Amlocard-S 5 Tablet can be taken anytime in the morning or evening, usually prescribed once daily. Take the medicine as advised by the doctor. It is advised to take it at the same time each day so that you remember to take it and consistent levels of medicine are maintained in the body.
• Q. Q. How long do I need to take Amlocard-S 5 Tablet??
  Ans: You should keep on taking Amlocard-S 5 Tablet for as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. You may need to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel well or your blood pressure is well controlled. If you stop taking Amlocard-S 5 Tablet, your blood pressure may increase again and your condition may worsen.
• Q. Q. I have been told that I have to take Amlocard-S 5 Tablet for several years. Is it safe to take it for a long time??
  Ans: Amlocard-S 5 Tablet is a blood pressure-lowering medicine. It does not cure hypertension but helps to keep the blood pressure under control for as long as you take. For this reason, blood pressure-lowering medicines may need to be taken for a long period of time or even life long. Amlocard-S 5 Tablet is safe and well tolerated by most people and does not have any lasting toxicity when taken for a long time. For best results, take it exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.
• Q. Q. I have developed swelling over my ankles after using Amlocard-S 5 Tablet. What should I do??
  Ans: Amlocard-S 5 Tablet can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you are sitting down. Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
• Q. Q. Do I need to change my diet while using Amlocard-S 5 Tablet??
  Ans: Avoid eating grapefruit (chakotra) or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Amlocard-S 5 Tablet. Take a low sodium and low-fat diet, and adhere to the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor.

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